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Research proposal submission

Medical Research center, HMC

Dr. Anjum Susan John, MD, Specialist MRC

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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

1.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

Research question

Brainstorming/literature review

Research problem

Idea

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 X- and 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 Start Date to Completion Date

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

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Budget

Provide a budget for the project. Use the table or chart to show budgeted items and total cost.

Resource Budget

Personnel 0.00

Technology 0.00

Distribution 0.00

Promotion 0.00

Other Services 0.00

Total Cost 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?