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