Call for Grant Proposals
The AUGS Foundation together with the June Allyson Foundation has awarded over $2 million in grants to AUGS members since 1998. The Foundation serves the medical profession by supporting promising, innovative research regarding the causes, prevention, cure and treatment of pelvic floor disorders.
Foundation research funds are made available to qualified AUGS members to pursue their research question. The goals of the mentored research grant program are to support novel clinical, translational, and bench research pilot projects and enable early career investigators to obtain future independent funding for research.
AUGS awards grants up to $25,000 depending on the budget for research to be completed in 1-2 years. Applicants can submit proposals for the following research awards:
AUGS Foundation Fellow Research Award: A grant awarded to a fellow for clinical/patient-oriented, educational, or lab-based/basic science research.
AUGS Foundation Faculty Research Award: A grant awarded to an early career researcher or affiliate member for clinical/patient-oriented, educational, or lab-based/basic science research.
June Allyson Memorial Fund Research Award: A grant awarded to a fellow for lab-based/basic science research.
Deadline: March 12, 2026, 11:59 pm ET
Apply to be a Grant Reviewer
AUGS is seeking volunteers to serve as grant reviewers for the 2026 Foundation Grant cycle. This is a fantastic opportunity for both seasoned grant reviewers and those looking to gain review experience. Grant Reviewers are assigned to one of two review sections, Basic Science and/or Clinical/Educational research, and work closely with the AUGS Grants Committee Chair and/or Vice Chair who serve as section leads.
Deadline: February 10, 2026
2026 Grants Process Timeline
- Call for Grant Applications: January 13
- Application Deadline: March 12, 11:59 pm ET
- Call for Grant Reviewers: January 13 – February 10
- Grant Review Process: March 16 – May 18
- Grant Notification: Week of May 19
- Grant Award Period: June 2026 – June 2028 (or June 2027 for 1-year grants)
