The Roentgen Professorship

Applications for the current round are now closed. They will next open in February 2026.

Background

The Roentgen Professorship is generously funded by the publishers of the Clinical Radiology journal in order to encourage research within the specialty. 

Nature

The Roentgen Professor will deliver online talks to or visit a minimum of five UK training schemes for the purposes of stimulating and encouraging research in clinical radiology. The Professor is expected to deliver a lecture and a mixture of tutorials of up to a day's duration. The Roentgen Professor may also be asked to provide advice and guidance on research related issues to the publishers of Clinical Radiology which could involve attendance at up to two meetings during the year. The Roentgen Professor will be a member of the Clinical Radiology Academic Committee for two years after receiving the award involving attendance at three meetings each year. They will also be expected to lead on the 2027 CR Research Day.

Funding

Up to £3,000 will be available to cover the travel costs incurred by the appointee in discharging the responsibilities of the Roentgen Professor. A prize of £1000 is also awarded to the Professor.

Eligibility

Clinical radiologists who hold either an NHS consultant post or an academic radiology appointment. Applicants must have a proven research track record, recent experience in training resident radiologists and a demonstrable commitment to training. Please note that this Professorship could be a developmental role for somebody wishing to grow into a senior academic position. Applicants will be scored on:

• Presentation/Quality of application
• Research activity history
• Evidence of supporting or training others in research activity
• Evidence of commitment to training
• Overall record of training and education
• Overall impression

Any enquiries should be sent to [email protected]