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This document outlines essential components for submitting a research proposal at the HMC Research Center. It details the key questions the proposal must address, including the study's nature, significance, methodology, and anticipated outcomes. The proposal format emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and relevance, encouraging a systematic review of literature and a well-defined research question. The importance of addressing health issues in Qatar is highlighted alongside the need for rigorous data management, ethical considerations, and a robust timeline and budget for successful implementation.
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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.