Kressel International Fellowship
Overview
The Herbert Y. Kressel International Editorial Fellowship is for early-or mid-career radiologists currently residing in a non-North American country who are interested in learning more about scholarly publishing in radiology. This fellowship aims to cultivate international leadership in radiology publishing with a focus on integrating diverse global perspectives into RSNA's initiatives and advancing radiological science worldwide.
Application deadline
March 9, 2026
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Fellowship details
The fellowship lasts for approximately one to two weeks and is virtual. Upon receipt of fellowship, recipients are invited to work with the editorial offices to tailor the fellowship to a specific journal/area of interest.
The fellowship:
- Provides structured editorial education through on-demand learning.
- Offers a shared core curriculum in peer review, publication ethics, and digital publishing.
- Offers mentored capstone projects tailored to the fellow's journal of interest with tangible deliverables.
- Provides opportunities for continued engagement after the fellowship.
- Grants attendance at the following meetings (virtually or in person):
- Editors' Forum (location varies)
- March Publications Council (in Chicago)
- Editorial meetings during the RSNA annual meeting (in Chicago)
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Kressel International Fellowship, you must:
- Be an RSNA Member
- Be an early or mid-career radiologist.
- Currently reside in a non-North American country.
- Have served as a reviewer for a major imaging journal and/or have a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Application requirements
In addition to completing the questions on the application form, please also upload the items listed below.
- Your curriculum vitae.
- A 500-word personal statement which includes your objectives in radiology journalism.
- Three letters of reference, one of which must be from your department chair and must include an indication that the chair agrees to let you be away from your department if you are selected as a fellow. It should also attest to your written and verbal fluency in English. One of the other two letters must be from the national radiologic society of your home country.
Award
One (1) international fellow is selected each year and is awarded a stipend of $5,000.