Overview
Harrison.ai Services, in partnership with Frontier Radiology, is pleased to announce a research grant program for senior residents and fellows in Radiology. This program supports original AI radiology research. The proposal should be for research not already published.
Up to three (3) grants will be awarded. Award includes a research grant, RSNA attendance, and research displayed at Frontier Radiology booth and RSNA social hour with Harrison.ai Services and Frontier founders.
Research Focus Area
Workflow efficiency
Model performance / accuracy
Reader study
Quality / safety
About the Harrison Rad 1.5 Foundation Model
All participants have the option to perform original research using Harrison.ai’s radiology foundation model, Rad 1.5, capable of generating draft reports across all plain film (radiographic) studies.
For this research grant program, Harrison.ai will provide research-only access to Rad 1.5, enabling participants to design and conduct original research on the model’s application to clinical workflows and reporting. The model will be available through a web-interface, allowing for processing of de-identified DICOM datasets and generation of draft reports.
Here is the Harrison.Rad 1.5 Technical Report: https://arxiv.org/html/2607.05880v1
Proposals for research using other radiology AI models will be considered with the same weight. There will be no preference given to proposals for research using the Rad 1.5 foundation model.
Key dates
Milestone
Grant recipients selected & announced
RSNA 2026 Reception and research displayed
Award details
Up to three (3) research grants will be awarded. Total award amount is $7,500, which includes:
- Grant covering up to US$3,000 in research expenses, e.g., IRB review, de-identification software, etc.
- Registration fee for the RSNA Annual Meeting (Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 2026, Chicago, IL)
- Up to two (2) nights’ hotel accommodations during the 2026 RSNA Annual Meeting
- A US$1,000 stipend to offset additional costs (e.g., travel, materials, incidentals)
- Research e-poster displayed at 2026 RSNA Frontier Radiology booth and social hour with Harrison Services and Frontier founders
- Research publication support
Eligibility
This program is open to US-based PGY-4 to PGY-6 in Radiology.
Proposal requirements
Complete applications must include the following components:
- Research proposal (1,000-word limit, tables and figures not included in limit), structured as: Background, Objectives, Methods, Timeline, and Budget.
- Applicant curriculum vitae (CV)
Proposals exceeding the 1,000-word limit (excluding the CV) may be deemed ineligible for review.
Applications will be reviewed by a panel and scored against the following weighted criteria: scientific merit and novelty (20%); methodological rigor and feasibility of design (20%); fit with research focus areas (15%); feasibility of timeline and budget (15%); clarity and quality of the written proposal (10%); applicant potential, based on CV (10%); and anticipated impact and dissemination potential (10%).
Human subject research / IRB approval
If a proposed study involves the processing or synthesis of any identifying patient information, the study qualifies as human subject research and requires Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. IRB approval is not required at the time of application; grant recipients selected for funding must obtain IRB approval prior to initiating any such research activities.
How to apply
Complete applications (i.e., proposal and CV) should be submitted to: research@frontierradiology.com
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM ET on September 1, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Should you apply, you undertake to the following terms and conditions:
- Harrison.ai Services and or Frontier Radiology reserve the right to review, edit and or publish the winning research proposal (in their sole discretion).
- Frontier Radiology and Harrison.ai Services reserve the right to modify program terms, deadlines, award structure or withdraw any grant at their discretion at any time.
- Any decision made by Frontier Radiology and Harrison.ai Services is final and binding.
Download the PDF copy of the RFP grant here.
Harrison.ai Services is a management services organization (MSO) that does not practice medicine, employ physicians for clinical services, or provide medical care. Harrison.ai Services provides administrative, operational, and technology support services to Frontier Radiology, an independent medical practice that is licensed to practice medicine and provide patient care. All medical decisions are made by licensed physicians employed by or contracted with Frontier Radiology, who exercise independent medical judgment.
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