Research proposal submission

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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

• 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?