Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) (R38 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The overall goal of the Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) program is to provide resident clinicians in training with in-depth research experiences early in their careers, in order to recruit, retain and accelerate independence of a pool of clinician-investigators with both clinical and research experience necessary to perform basic, clinical and/or translational research. This NIH program aims to support physician trainees during their residency to develop strong research foundations. The program facilitates the development of clinician-investigators who can bridge clinical practice with scientific research, addressing critical healthcare challenges through evidence-based inquiry. By providing protected research time and support during residency training, the StARR program helps establish a pipeline of physician-scientists capable of conducting impactful biomedical research.