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All AUA Foundation grant award recipients must adhere to the following requirements:
A final progress report and personal statement are due two months after the project end date. The report must be submitted to the AUA Foundation electronically (by e-mail or on a CD). The report must include the following:
Technical Progress Report (Two pages)
Summarize the main focus of the research and clearly state the findings. Specify how the research results met the objectives established in the application. This report should include—but is not limited to—answering the following questions: Did the Scholar meet all of the project goals? If not, why not? What is the impact of the research on the current understanding of this research area? What further research remains?
Personal Statement (One page)
How has the funding provided by AUA Foundation helped the Scholar’s overall professional growth (i.e. journal submissions, career opportunities, and new research focus)? Does the Scholar plan to continue within the field of urologic research? Has this grant/fellowship led to other funding opportunities? Has the Scholar had the opportunity to report the findings at professional meetings?
Mentor Report (One page)
Under separate cover, the Mentor will submit a confidential statement evaluating the Scholar’s performance and potential for progress on the funded research, and detailing the future career plan for the scholar.
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 a grant from the AUA Foundation
Research Scholars Program and (name of sponsor)."
Institutional Accountability Report
Each year 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 matching funding 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 two months after the project end date.
Failure to adhere to all requirements of the Research Scholars Program may result in loss of the scholarship and/or repayment of any or all AUA Foundation funds previously paid to the institution/Scholar. Furthermore, lack of compliance could be considered in the AUA Foundation’s funding decisions in the future.
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. Attendance to the AUA Foundation Scholars Breakfast, AUA Foundation Research Forum, and the AUA Foundation/SBUR Summer Research Conference (depending on the topic) is required for all investigators funded by the AUA Foundation. Unless prior approval is given, failure to attend an event will disqualify the Applicant from receiving a scholarship or future payments. Travel awards or other means of travel support may be available.
AUA Foundation Scholars Award Breakfast
All AUA Foundation Scholars are acknowledged at the AUA Foundation Scholars Breakfast, which is held during the AUA Annual Meeting, and in the Research Pictorial. Attending the AUA Foundation Scholars Breakfast is required for all investigators funded by the AUA Foundation. Even though the first breakfast will take place prior to the award period, new Scholars are required to attend and should plan accordingly. All ending Scholars will compete for the opportunity to present a summary of their project at the breakfast and are required to attend the breakfast regardless of whether the Scholar is chosen to present.
AUA Foundation Research Forum
Each year at the AUA Annual Meeting, the Research Forum provides a venue showcasing the research of promising young investigators. All investigators funded by the AUA Foundation are required to attend the Research Forum.
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. If the topic is associated with the research being conducted by the Scholar, they would be required to attend the conference.
Lay Language Statement for AUAFoundation.org
All Scholars will be required to submit a short paragraph (5 – 6 sentences) lay language statement about their research project and headshot to be posted under the current AUA Foundation-supported research at www.UrologyHealth.org. Statements and photos will be due within one month of notification of award.
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