AUGS–SGS FPRN® Subgroup
CALL FOR NEW FPRN® RESEARCH PROPOSALS!
AUGS-SGS Group of the Fellows’ Pelvic Research Network®
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:59 EST
Accepted proposals will be presented in-person or virtually at AUGS in Denver, Colorado from October 4-7, 2026
Proposal Timeline
Proposal Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET
The AUGS–SGS FPRN® Steering Committee and Advisory Board will review all submitted proposals based on:
- Innovation
- Feasibility
- Appropriateness for a multi-center study
Selected applicants will be invited to present their proposals during the FPRN® Meeting at the 2026 AUGS Annual Meeting. Feedback will be provided for all submitted proposals.
How Many Projects Will Be Accepted?
There is no limit to the number of proposals that may be accepted. Voting on new projects will take place during the upcoming FPRN® Meeting at the 2026 AUGS Annual Meeting.
What Are We Looking For?
We are seeking feasible, multi-center research projects that are suitable for ancillary studies. Special consideration will be given to studies that identify and address health disparities.
Visit the SGS Publications page to view examples of previously published FPRN® studies.
Research Proposal Template
All proposals must use the FPRN® Research Proposal Template. Download the proposal template HERE.
Is a Budget Required?
Yes. All proposals must include a detailed, itemized project budget.
Before Submitting a Proposal
Applicants must join the FPRN® before submitting a proposal. There is no fee to join the FPRN®. However, participants must be Associate Members of SGS. Associate Membership requires annual dues of $50 and is available for up to three years following fellowship.
Apply for SGS Associate Membership: HERE
Join the FPRN® HERE.
Submit Your Proposal
Completed proposals must be submitted online. Submit your proposal HERE.
Questions?
Please contact the AUGS-SGS FPRN® Steering Committee Chair with any questions or concerns:
Melissa Markowitz
melissa.markowitz@yale.edu
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About
The AUGS–SGS FPRN® Subgroup, established in 2014 as a collaboration between AUGS and SGS, focuses on advancing research in urogynecology and pelvic floor function. The purpose of the AUGS–SGS Group within the FPRN® is to provide fellows with a collaborative, multi-center research environment dedicated to pelvic floor disorders. The network aims to build fellows’ confidence, skills, and efficiency as developing researchers. Through participation, fellows engage with both peers and leading experts in urogynecology, gaining valuable research experience while establishing professional connections across the United States and Canada—connections that often last well beyond fellowship.
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AUGS-SGS Steering Committee
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Vice-Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
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AUGS-SGS Subgroup Advisory Board
Co-Chair: Nancy Ringel, MD
Member: Alexander Berger, MD, MPH
Member: Sarah Boyd, MS
Member: Cara Grimes, MD
Member: Robert Gutman, MD
Member: Melanie Meister
Member: Kate Meriwether, MD
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Publications
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