Russell Scott, Jr., MD Urology Residency Research Award
Award Requirements
All Russell Scott, Jr., MD Urology Residency Research Award recipients must adhere to the following requirements:
Publications
Scholars are required to send the AUA Foundation copies of articles published regarding AUA Foundation-funded research. Any publication arising from work supported by the AUA Foundation Research Scholars Program should include acknowledgment of AUA Foundation support as well as that of the corporate sponsor, if any. Such acknowledgement should read:
"This work was supported in part by the AUA Foundation and the Russell Scott, Jr., MD Urology Residency Research Award."
Institutional Accountability Report
During the award period, at the request of the AUA Foundation, the Institutional Grant Administrator must submit an Institutional Accountability Report to the AUA Foundation Office of Research. This report re-affirms that the institution is adhering to all terms of the Program Announcement and Institution Agreement Form, especially the provisions of institution support and level of effort requirements. Continued funding is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory report. A final Institutional Accountability Report should be included in the Final Progress Report package, which is due within 30 days of the end of the research training period or August 1, 2013, whichever comes first.
AUA Foundation Research-Related Activities
Each year, the AUA Foundation coordinates several events designed to advance urology research and provide educational venues, especially for young investigators. The recipient of the Russell Scott, Jr., MD Urology Residency Research Award is encouraged, but not required to attend the AUA Foundation Scholars Breakfast, AUA Foundation Research Forum, and the AUA Foundation/SBUR Summer Research Conference.
- AUA Foundation Scholars Breakfast: The recipient of the Russell Scott, Jr., MD Urology Residency award will be announced at the AUA Foundation Scholars Breakfast, which is held during the AUA Annual Meeting, and in the Research Pictorial. The awardee, Urology Department Chair, and /or Residency Program Chair are encouraged to attend to receive the award in person. However, the AUA Foundation will not provide nor reimburse for expenses to attend the Annual Meeting and Scholars Breakfast.
- AUA Foundation Research Forum: Each year at the AUA Annual Meeting, the Research Forum provides a venue showcasing the research of promising young investigators.
- AUA Foundation/SBUR Summer Research Conference: The Summer Research Conference provides an intense and intimate forum for young investigators to meet research leaders, hear about emerging research concepts and methods, network with participants and speakers, learn about new methods and techniques, and receive mentoring and advice on research career activities. The conference is typically held each August and has a different scientific theme and scientific topic each year.
