The Urology Care Foundation's Research Scholar Awards support mentored research and career development for early-career investigators in all areas of urologic science.
Funder: Urology Care Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 2027 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: $40,000 per year for 1–2 years; institutional match required for MDs; multiple awards expected.
Summary: Supports early-career investigators in urologic research with mentored training and career development funding.
Key Information: Institutional matching funds required for MDs; AUA membership required to accept award.
The Urology Care Foundation's Research Scholar Awards are designed to attract and nurture outstanding early-career investigators in the field of urologic research. These competitive, mentored training awards provide crucial financial support and professional mentorship to clinical and postdoctoral fellows, as well as early-stage faculty, to help launch independent research careers focused on urologic diseases. The program is open to both physician-scientists (MD or equivalent) and PhD researchers, and supports research across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and health services/outcomes science in urology.