The LEAD Program supports urology residents who conduct mentored research, engage in AUA research education opportunities and are championed through networking events as they develop successful research careers and better serve the urology patient community.
Program participants will have access to:
- Research funding.
- Opportunity to apply to the AUA’s Urology Scientific Mentoring and Research Training (USMART) Academy, which provides impactful, external mentorship between developing urology researchers and established investigators with exemplary track records of leadership and mentorship.
- Networking opportunities through the annual Urology Care Foundation Research Honors Program and Reception.
- Travel support to attend scientific conferences and present their research.
- Opportunity to apply to the Early-Career Investigators Workshop to develop a solid foundation for grant writing.