Neuroradiology leads imaging in NIH funding with $99.8 million since 2012

Neuroradiology received $99.8 million (41%) of NIH funding to diagnostic radiology clinician-scientists from 2012-2025. Nuclear medicine got $47M (19%) and body imaging $39M (16%).

• A total of $241 million in NIH grants was awarded to 219 diagnostic radiologists over the period.
• Funding was concentrated in disease-specific institutes; neuroradiology received 67% from NINDS and NIA, while body and nuclear medicine were dominated by the NCI.
• The authors note that disparities likely reflect differences in research infrastructure and institute alignment rather than scientific opportunity.

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