1. 5/14/2015 1 Research proposal submission Medical Research center, HMC Dr. Anjum Susan John, MD, Specialist MRC

2. 2 5/14/2015 Introduction The research proposal is a scholastic contract between the researcher and the IRB.

3. 3 5/14/2015 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 ?

4. 4 5/14/2015 Title of the project should be Concise Precise Informative Descriptive Not misleading or unrepresentative Specific, including Research design and study population if possible Interesting

5. 5 5/14/2015 Development of a research question Research question Brainstorming/literature review Research problem Idea Apply the FINER formula just before reaching the research question stage

6. 6 5/14/2015 Background Research problem Literature review Conceptual or theoretical framework Rationale of the study Importance of the study in Qatar Research Q

7. 7 5/14/2015 Literature review It is a systematic and critical review of the most important scholarly literature on a particular topic.

8. 8 5/14/2015 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 ?

9. 9 5/14/2015 Goals of the study The ultimate result that you hope to achieve because of your research is the goal.

10. 10 5/14/2015 Objectives State specific, measurable project objectives.( up to 4)

11. 11 5/14/2015 Methodology Study area Study subjects Study design Sample size Sampling technique Instruments used for data collection Quality control measures Data management and analysis plan

12. 12 5/14/2015 Implications of study On disease control Go back to the rationale and the objectives of the study to write this section

13. 13 5/14/2015 Areas of integration of research activities Put in areas which have interacted with you in research ; try to build partnerships in health.

14. 14 5/14/2015 Bibliographic references Relevant literature references to your study

15. 15 5/14/2015 Consent Signed informed consent Verbal consent Waiver of informed consent

16. 16 5/14/2015 Confidentiality Anonymity measures

17. 17 5/14/2015 Funding agencies Pharmaceutical companies, QNRF etc

18. 18 5/14/2015 Required reports 6 monthly progress reports Annual report Application for extension of ethical approval Final report Manuscript

19. 19 5/14/2015 Dissemination of results Journal articles Departmental meetings Conferences Publications Etc..,

20. 20 5/14/2015 Project Timetable/Time line Present a timetable for each phase of the project. DescriptionStart Date to Completion Date Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

21. 21 5/14/2015 Budget Provide a budget for the project. Use the table or chart to show budgeted items and total cost. ResourceBudget Personnel0.00 Technology0.00 Distribution0.00 Promotion0.00 Other Services0.00 Total Cost0.00

22. 22 5/14/2015 Investigators’ assurance form With signatures of all researchers

23. 23 5/14/2015 Endorsements for QNRF List endorsements from individuals or organizations, if available.

24. 24 5/14/2015 Questions?