PA-25-307: The NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant supports exploratory and developmental research projects by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of these projects. These studies may involve considerable risk but may lead to a breakthrough in a particular area or to the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a major impact on a field of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research. This Parent Notice of Funding Opportunity is for basic science experimental studies involving humans (per NOT-OD-18-212, “prospective basic science studies involving human participants”). [Posted 12/18/2024. Expires 01/08/2028.]
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New KURe Scholars
Congratulations to the two new KURe scholars at Duke! Jennifer Hammel, PhD and Grant West, PhD began the program on September 1st, 2025. Dr. Hammel completed her undergraduate education in Bioengineering at Temple University, where she developed a 3D engineered model of vascularized adipose tissue. Dr. West developed expertise in mechanical testing conceptualization, analysis, and simulation for fatigue and fracture prediction.
CAIRIBU Investigators at AUGS 2025
See information and CAIRIBU affiliated investigators who presented at the 2025 American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) meeting on October 14-17, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada.
CAIRIBU Investigators at SBUR 2025
See information and CAIRIBU affiliated investigators presenting at the upcoming Society for Basic Urologic Research (SBUR) on November 13-16, 2025 in Orlando, FL
Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Human Required)
The purpose of the Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant is to provide a new pathway for Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) who wish to propose research projects in a new direction for which preliminary data do not exist. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is open to a broad range of scientific research relevant to the mission of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs).
[Posted August 25, 2025. Expires August 26, 2028.]
Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The purpose of the Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant is to provide a new pathway for Early Stage Investigators (ESIs) who wish to propose research projects in a new direction for which preliminary data do not exist. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is open to a broad range of scientific research relevant to the mission of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs). Proposed projects must represent a change in research direction for the ESI and should be innovative and unique. A distinct feature for this NOFO is that applications must not include preliminary data.
[Posted 8/25/2025. Expires 8/26/2028.]
OKRA Opportunity Pool Program
The George M. O’Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) is excited to announce the third offering of the OKRA Opportunity Pool Program. This program will support large pilot grants (up to a maximum of $50,000 total costs) addressing scientific and technological gaps in kidney research and promoting new collaborations.
IC/BPS Global Consensus Meeting
See information and the complete recorded proceedings of the April 2025 IC/BPS Global Consensus meeting at Wake Forest University. 7 review articles from the consensus meeting are are available in PubMed: Wolff et al, Sullivan et al, Snipes et al, Mezes et al, Hayes et al, Werneburg et al, Ruetten et al
Urology Care Foundation Bridge Award
In response to recent threats to urology research, the American Urological Association (AUA) has created a new funding mechanism aimed at keeping current research projects going. For calendar year 2026, 2 awards up to $60,000 each will support salaries and other research-related expenses.
About CAIRIBU
Hundreds of millions of people, both nationally and globally, are directly impacted by non-cancerous genitourinary (GU) diseases and disorders. These conditions, including but not limited to UTIs, urolithiasis (kidney stones), urinary incontinence, over/underactive bladder, pelvic …