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Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) (R38)

Required Information for Application:

1. Applicant Information:

   - Full Name

   - Contact Information (Address, Phone Number, Email)

2. Institutional Information:

   - Name of Institution

   - Department/Division

   - Institution Address

   - Institution Contact Information (Phone Number, Email)

3. Program Description:

   - Description of the proposed program for resident-investigators

   - Goals and objectives of the program

   - Structure and timeline of the program

   - Mentored research opportunities provided

   - Support and resources available for resident-investigators

   - Program milestones for resident-investigators to transition to individual career development research awards

4. Research Proposal:

   - Title of Research Proposal

   - Research Plan and Objectives

   - Significance and Innovation of the proposed research

   - Research Design and Methods

   - Expected outcomes and impact

5. Mentorship:

   - Mentor's Name

   - Mentor's Institution and Department

   - Mentor's Contact Information (Phone Number, Email)

   - Mentor's qualifications and expertise in research and clinical practice

6. Budget:

   - Detailed budget justification for the requested funding

   - Breakdown of how the funds will be utilized

7. Timeline:

   - Proposed start and end dates of the program

8. Letters of Support:

   - Letters of support from key individuals or stakeholders endorsing the program

   - Letters of support from mentors or co-mentors

9. Other Supporting Documents:

   - Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the applicant

   - CVs of the mentor and any co-mentors

   - Institutional support letters or institutional commitment to the program

10. Compliance:

   - Assurances of compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations for research involving human subjects, animal subjects, or biohazards

   - Any necessary approvals or certifications for the proposed research

11. Previous Experience:

   - Previous experience of the applicant in research and clinical practice

12. Career Goals:

   - Career goals of the applicant as a clinician-investigator

13. References:

   - References or citations for any relevant literature or studies supporting the proposed research

It's important to note that the specific funding agency or organization may have additional requirements or criteria for the application. Therefore, it is advisable to carefully review the grant guidelines and instructions provided by the funding source.

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