Rising Stars in Urology Research Awards
Forecasted
The Rising Stars in Urology Research Awards from the Urology Care Foundation support early-career physician-scientists advancing research in urologic diseases through supplemental salary funding.
Funder: Urology Care Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Letter of Intent) | July 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 total over five years (escalating annual payments; salary supplement only)
Summary: Supports urologists with major career development awards by providing supplemental salary to foster research and clinical innovation in urology.
Description
The Rising Stars in Urology Research Awards, administered by the Urology Care Foundation, are designed to support urologists who hold major career development awards from the NIH or other significant funders. The program offers up to five years of escalating supplemental salary support (up to $200,000 total) to ensure that promising physician-scientists can maintain protected research time and receive compensation competitive with clinical peers. The goal is to cultivate emerging leaders in urologic research by supporting their dual roles as clinicians and investigators focused on the causes, prevention, treatment, and cures of urologic diseases.
