The AUA Residency Research Awards 2027 support urology residents developing research experience and building a career that includes scientific investigation. Each award provides $10,000 for a research project lasting three to twelve months.
Prostate cancer is one of three eligible topics in the 2027 competition, alongside erectile dysfunction and neurourology. \\
Eligibility and Project Requirements
- Applicants must be urology residents.
- Oncology projects must focus on prostate cancer, the cancer topic included in this cycle.
- Projects must last three to twelve months.
- Residents must maintain 80% protected research time throughout the project.
- The project must take place during the resident’s research training period.
- Applicants must submit the required letter of intent before proceeding to the full proposal stage.
Funding Details
- Award amount: $10,000 per recipient.
- Number available: Two across the eligible topic areas.
- Funds support research supplies and other non-personnel resources needed for the project.
- Award window: July 1, 2027–June 30, 2028.
Deadline
- Letter of intent: November 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Full proposal: January 4, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Funding notification: March 2027.