EAU-AUA International Academic Exchange Programme

Organised by the European Association of Urology (EAU) and the American Urological Association (AUA), this academic programme provides the opportunity for urologists at an early stage in their career to take part in the two-week exchange programme at various institutions in the United States and attend the Annual AUA Meeting.

About the programme

The EAU-AUA International Academic Exchange Programme will send American faculty to Europe and European faculty to the United States. The programme aims to promote international academic exchange of urological medical skills, expertise, and knowledge.

The exchange will enable two EAU members to attend the Annual AUA Meeting and participate in an extended two-week travel programme to visit several urology centres in the United States.

Application is open!

From 10 - 24 May 2027 the EAU-AUA International Academic Exchange Programme - American Tour will take place. During this time you will visit two host centres in the USA and join the Annual AUA Meeting in San Diego from 21 - 24 May 2027. If you are interested in joining the American Tour, please check the eligibility criteria and application procedure.

Who is eligible?

You are eligible to apply if you:

  1. are an EAU member (membership type: Active Member)
  2. are at an early stage in your urological career
  3. hold a minimum academic rank of assistant professor

How to apply

Please apply by emailing the following documents to exchange@uroweb.org: 

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivational letter describing how participation in the AUA/EAU International Academic Exchange Programme will benefit you and your academic career
  • A list of your publications, including
    • nr. of first publications
    • nr. of last publications
    • nr. of total publications
    • H-Index
  • A signed letter from your Department Chair printed on your institute's official letterhead attesting your commitment to academic medicine
  • If applicable: participation in the FEBU Exam

Applications for the academic exchange programme are open. Deadline is 30 November 2026 at latest.

Read past reports

Know more about the programme and the experiences of previous participants through the following reports: