Radiological Society of North America (RSNA): Research Seed Grant

To enable all levels of investigators throughout the world in defining objectives and testing hypotheses in preparation of major grant applications to corporations, foundations, and governmental agencies. The seed data from these projects will indicate feasibility and appropriateness of the research prior to applying for funds from other agencies.
Funding: up to $40K for a 1-year project to support the preliminary or pilot phase of scientific projects. Any area of research related to the radiologic sciences. Very few awards were made outside North America.
http://www.rsna.org/Research_Seed_Grant.aspx