Medical Research center, HMC
Research proposal submission
Anjum John
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Introduction
The research proposal is a scholastic contract between the researcher and the IRB.
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Research proposal addresses 4 Qs
What is the study undertaken ? 2. Why is it important to study ? 3. How is the study going to be conducted? 4. What you think will be the result of the study ?
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Title of the project should be
Concise Precise Informative Descriptive Not misleading or unrepresentative Specific , including Research design and study population if possible Interesting
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Development of a research question
Apply the FINER formula just before reaching the research question stage
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Background
Research problem Literature review Conceptual or theoretical framework Rationale of the study Importance of the study in Qatar Research Q
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Literature review
It is a systematic and critical review of the most important scholarly literature on a particular topic.
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Format of a research question
Is there a relationship between Xand Y in the specified population? Is there a difference in Y between people who have X and who do not have X in the specified population? Is there a difference between group A who received X and group B who did not receive X?
What is it like to have X?
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Goals of the study
The ultimate result that you hope to achieve because of your research is the goal.
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Objectives
State specific, measurable project objectives.( up to 4)
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Methodology
Study area Study subjects Study design Sample size Sampling technique Instruments used for data collection Quality control measures Data management and analysis plan
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Implications of study
On disease control Go back to the rationale and the objectives of the study to write this section
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Areas of integration of research activities
Put in areas which have interacted with you in research ; try to build partnerships in health.
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Bibliographic references
Relevant literature references to your study
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Consent
Signed informed consent Verbal consent Waiver of informed consent
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Confidentiality
Anonymity measures
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Funding agencies
Pharmaceutical companies, QNRF etc
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Required reports
6 monthly progress reports Annual report Application for extension of ethical approval Final report Manuscript
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Dissemination of results
Journal articles Departmental meetings Conferences Publications Etc..,
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Project Timetable/Time line
Present a timetable for each phase of the project.
Description Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Start Date to Completion Date
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Budget
Provide a budget for the project. Use the table or chart to show budgeted items and total cost.
Resource Personnel Technology Distribution Promotion
Budget 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Services
Total Cost
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0.00
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Investigators’ assurance form
With signatures of all researchers
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Endorsements for QNRF
List endorsements from individuals or organizations, if available.
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Questions?
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