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.
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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 …
Hotel Registration 2025 Meeting
The deadline to book a room at a discounted rate with the Graduate, Doubletree, and Hampton Inn & Suites has passed. Meeting attendants are welcome to book at any of the hotels below, though it …
Science and Quality Fellow Program
The Science and Quality Fellow Program advances the fields of guidelines, quality, and data. It also helps residents and fellows develop insight into how the AUA develops and promotes the advancement of evidence-based science.
LEAD Program
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. Full application opens 11/7/2025 and closes 1/6/2026. Please contact grantsmanager@auanet.org for more information.
The NIDDK Celebrates its 75th Anniversary! – Chris Mullins, PhD
First, hello to the CAIRIBU community! Dr. Kris Penniston asked me to provide a few words from the NIDDK for this inaugural issue of the Trainee Newsletter and periodically in future issues. I’ll try to cover …
NIH Funding for Trainees Within the F-Series Grant Mechanism – Kris Penniston, PhD
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers a series of “fellowship” awards. These awards are part of the NIH National Research Service Award program. F-series awards are specifically designed to support training and career development. …
Ask a Postdoc – Hannah Ruetten DVM, PhD
As a postdoctoral fellow, I am in the in-between stage where I am working toward independence but still working for another lab. It seems like there are a lot of obstacles at this stage because …
Collaboration Tips – Whitney Sweeney, PhD
Working across disciplines helps us get a deeper understanding of urologic conditions and develop better health solutions. However, most researchers aren’t trained to step outside their own field, and the training that is available frequently …
Ask a PI – Chad Vezina, PhD
The short answer is yes — a principal investigator (PI) may have to leave academia if they experience a lapse in funding. The impact of losing funding often depends on the PI’s employment structure. Some …