The SNMMI Mars Shot Research Fund is dedicated to accelerating innovation and advancing the frontiers of nuclear medicine research to improve patient outcomes. To further this mission, the Steven Larson Named Lecture on Advanced Nuclear Medicine Research will recognize the contributions of outstanding researchers in nuclear medicine and provide direct funding for continued innovation.
Named in honor of Dr. Steven Larson, a pioneer in the field, this lecture and grant series will:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) |
| Organization type | Professional medical and scientific society; grant programs are supported by SNMMI and funding partners. SNMMI +1
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| Government/Federal or Non-Profit/Corporate | Professional non-profit society |
| Primary research areas | Nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, targeted radionuclide therapy, and diagnostic imaging. |
| Previous success predictors | 1. Scientific novelty and innovation. 2. Relevance to nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. 3. Potential for translational research and future external funding. 4. Investigator's research potential and career stage. 5. Methodological rigor and feasibility. 6. Preliminary data and a well-defined research proposal. 7. Relevant qualifications and SNMMI membership, where required. 8. Strong supervisor or mentor recommendations, where required. 9. Clear budget and achievable objectives. 10. Compliance with the specific award's eligibility requirements. CareerOneStop +1
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| Historical success rate | Not verified; published recipient lists alone do not establish an award success rate. |
Excel-ready entry — Previous Success Predictors: Scientific innovation; nuclear medicine and molecular imaging relevance; translational potential; future funding potential; investigator research experience; career stage; methodological rigor; preliminary data; mentor support; feasibility; budget justification; and eligibility compliance.
Official sources:
SNMMI Grants, Awards and Scholarships
SNMMI Award Application Portal
Education and Research Foundation for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Note: Specific criteria differ across research grants, student scholarships, fellowships, and professional awards. The predictors above combine published eligibility criteria with general research-funding considerations; they are not a statistically validated ranking of past award outcomes.
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit
Address: 1850 Samuel Morse Drive Reston, Virginia 20190
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Dec 01, 2026
Dec 01, 2026
$10,000
Affiliation: Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Address: 1850 Samuel Morse Drive Reston, Virginia 20190
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