The purpose of this grant is to develop knowledge through investigation and/or research, which can be used to minimize or prevent occupational radiation exposure by the application of a new or improved procedure, method, technique, system or education.

The grant award amount is determined annually by the OSRT Education and Research Foundation Board. The submission deadline is February 1. To apply, read the criteria for the Francine Todd Memorial Occupational Radiation Safety and Protection Grant then complete the online application by clicking the read more link below.

Questions may be directed to:

OSRT Executive Secretary
Sheryl Bacon, RT(R)
osrt@osrt.org
Marion, Ohio 43302
Toll Free: (866) 405-OSRT (6778)

The OSRT Education and Research Foundation annually awards educational grants. Donations to the Foundation are appreciated and can be made online through this Web site by clicking the OSRT Foundation link on the left of the Home page.

OSRT Education and Research Foundation Grant Award Eligibility and Submission Criteria

OSRT Education and Research Foundation Grants are awarded on the basis of merit, academic ability and financial need. All requirements and application submission must be met by February 1.

Eligibility
OSRT Education and Research Foundation Grant applicants may be registered or student technologists who must be a member of OSRT at the time of application and at the time of the Annual Meeting. The Honors and Awards Committee will verify OSRT membership upon receipt of all grant applications.

If you are not yet a member of OSRT, click to complete the online member application process.

Registered Technologist Category
Registered technologist applicants must be registered in good standing with ARRT, ARDMS, NMTCB or the MDCB. Technologists must be currently enrolled in an advanced degree program and must have completed a minimum of two quarters or one semester. Transcripts must be in PDF file format and must be uploaded as part of the online grant application process.

Student Technologist Category
Student technologist applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited program and must have completed a minimum of two quarters or one semester Transcripts must be in PDF file format, must include the student’s program director’s signature and must be uploaded as part of the online grant application process.

Grade Point Average Requirement
Any OSRT Education and Research Foundation Grant applicant must demonstrate a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale or a 3.75 on a 5.0 point scale.

Application Submission and Deadline Date
To be considered for the OSRT Education and Research Foundation Grant Award, through the OSRT Web site, all applications must be accurately completed and electronically submitted along with the uploaded transcript (PDF file format only) by the deadline of February 1.

The OSRT Essay Competition is opened to student and registered technologists. Click the link above to access the OSRT Essay Rules and Judging Criteria. To participate in the Essay Competition, applicants must complete the online application form and electronically submit both the application and the essay in PDF format only. Click the read more button below to access and submit the electronic application.

Professional Poster Rules and Judging Criteria

The Professional Poster Competition is opened to student and registered technologists. Click the link above to access the Rules and Judging Criteria. Applicants must electronically submit the application form to participate in the Professional Poster Competition. Click the read more button below to access and submit the electronic application.

Do You know someone that deserves to Be Technologist of the Year?

In 1973, the OSRT Board of Directors established the Technologist of the Year Award to be presented at each Annual Meeting.

The 2010 OSRT Technologist of the Year is pictured below. There were no nominations for the award of 2011.

OSRT Technologist of the Year Award Rules

Who may nominate?
Any OSRT active member may electronically submit a nominee application. Previous winners are not eligible as a nominee.

Eligible nominees must meet this criteria:

1. Be a current member in good standing with a minimum of at least six years OSRT membership.
2. Be credentialed and in good standing for at least six years with: ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB.
3. Have served the OSRT as an officer, editor, committee chair or committee member.
4. Must be present at the OSRT Annual Meeting Honors Banquet.

To nominate a qualified candidate:
Complete and submit the electronic application form by February 1. The membership will vote on nominees through the Cardinal Rays ballot process. The winner will be notified prior to the Annual Meeting. Click the read more button to complete an online nomination form.