Cindy L. Amundsen, MD, principal investigator and director of the KURe Multidisciplinary Urologic Research Career Development Program, and program specialists Friederike Jayes, DVM, PhD, and Rebecca Kameny, PhD, have been awarded $3.8 million over five years by NIH's National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). This renewal award will lead to 15 years of continued funding which has thus far supported 14 early career researchers. The program's strengths are a commitment to multidisciplinary clinical, translational and basic research, structured mentoring relationships and a focus on individualized career development. Success is facilitated through strong institutional support, experienced leadership and highly skilled, dedicated mentors.