Research Scholar Awards
The AUA Research Scholar Awards provide mentored research training and support for early-career investigators conducting innovative urologic research across basic, translational, clinical, and health services fields.
Funder: American Urological Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 2027 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: $40,000/year for 1–2 years; MD applicants require $40,000/year institutional match; PhD applicants require institutional cost-sharing.
Summary: Mentored research awards supporting early-career investigators and fellows in urologic research.
Key Information: Institutional matching/cost-sharing required; AUA membership required to accept award.
Description
The American Urological Association's Research Scholar Awards program provides structured, mentored research training for early-career investigators, postdoctoral and clinical fellows, and junior faculty pursuing careers in urologic research. The program is designed to foster the next generation of leaders in the field through one- or two-year awards, supporting a broad range of research areas in urology, including basic, translational, clinical, and health services/outcomes research. Scholars benefit from dedicated mentorship, institutional support, and professional development opportunities.
