The Society of Urologic Oncology Clinical Trials Consortium (SUO-CTC) and CG Oncology, Inc. have launched an annual research fellowship to support early-career investigators conducting transformational research in non‑muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The one‑year awards fund basic, translational, or clinical projects in environments that provide strong mentorship, resources, and protected research time. Awardees are expected to submit their completed work for presentation at the SUO meeting during the AUA.
Applicants must be within six years of completing a professional degree (MD, DO, PhD, MD‑PhD, or equivalent) or clinical training (residency/fellowship) at the time of submission. Eligible titles include senior postdoctoral fellow, instructor, research associate, assistant professor, or equivalent; applicants may not hold the title of associate professor or higher at the start of the grant. Proposed research must focus on NMIBC. Applicants must be affiliated with a U.S. or Canadian sponsoring academic, non‑profit, or governmental institution; non‑citizens must provide proof of permanent resident status or a valid work visa. A mentor within (or approved by) the sponsoring institution is required; the mentor must provide guidance and ensure protected research time and have NMIBC expertise, or secure collaboration with a bladder cancer expert. Collaborators from outside institutions are permitted but require an institutional approval letter if an outside mentor is used. Applicants may not have other funding with significant scientific overlap and may submit only one proposal per announcement.
Two awards of up to USD 50,000 each will be made for one‑year projects. Funds must be expended within one year, with no indirect costs or capital equipment purchases allowed. PI salary support (including fringe) is capped at 10 percent of the total budget. Up to USD 2,000 may be budgeted for travel to the annual SUO meeting and/or essential study travel. Funds will be paid to the sponsoring institution for disbursement to the awardee. Awardees must submit their completed project for presentation at the SUO meeting at the AUA.
Applications are due Friday, February 27, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Award decisions will be announced in May 2026, with awards starting in May 2026. Results are expected to be presented at the SUO Meeting at AUA in April/May 2027.
For program details and questions, contact [email protected].
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