Young Investigator Award

The Young Investigator Award is for the best podium presentation in the field of Female and Functional Urology, where the principal investigator (PI) of the project is a Full Member within 10 years of having been awarded their FRACS (Urol). It is funded by an external sponsor.
 

Background

First awarded in 2018, this award recognises the teamwork led by the PI. The prize is intended to fund further research in the area and/or assist the team in disseminating the research through presentation at a major international meeting.
 

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration of this award, the recipient must:

  • Be named the Principal Investigator (PI) in the research
  • Be a Full Member of USANZ and within 10 years of receiving their FRACS (Urology).
  • Give a presentation in a session at the ASM in the field of Female and Functional Urology. It is also acceptable for a Trainee or other Member who is a named participant in the research to give the presentation on behalf of the Research team.
  • Acknowledge and agree that:
    • The award is expected to be shared between the presenter and the PI and/or any part of the team.
    • To submit a report in 12 months to the USANZ CEO and FUSAG chair, prior to the next ASM. The report should outline:
      • The background to the research
      • Outcome of any research undertaken in the year since winning the award
      • Cost of the research (to date, if ongoing), including specifics of where the award money has been used
      • Projected future cost (if the research project has not yet been finalised)
      • A list of other people or organisations who have been involved in/contributed to the research
         

Judging Process

The Female Urology Specialty Advisory Group (FUSAG) Leader will review the list of eligible presentations as well as the list of other submitted abstracts to check that any presentations in the field of female and functional urology are included for consideration. They will appoint suitably qualified Full Members to act as judges. Judges will complete a scoresheet which considers the following factors:

  • Presentation
  • Originality of content
  • Quality of discussion
     

Prize and Presentation

This award will be presented at the USANZ ASM Gala Dinner.

The prize consists of $10,000. In the event that no industry support is forthcoming, USANZ has the discretion to fund the award in the full amount, a lower amount, or to determine the award will not be offered.


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