UAE Research Proposal & Study Protocol Support (IRB/Ethics)
Structured support for UAE doctors/residents preparing a
research proposal / study protocol for IRB/Ethics submission,
with a clear biostatistics plan.
You remain the author — I support structure, checklists, and scientific review (no ghostwriting).
- Protocol structure (headings, format, timeline)
- IRB/Ethics checklist + submission-ready documentation
- Sample size + statistical analysis plan (clean & defensible)
- CRF / data collection forms, variables, outcomes, definitions
- Tables/figures plan + references (IRB/journal-friendly)
What you get (typical UAE IRB/Ethics requirements)
Most UAE hospitals/universities expect a complete, consistent protocol package. This support focuses on clarity, completeness, and feasibility.
Protocol package
Background, rationale, objectives, design, setting, eligibility, variables, outcomes, timeline.
Ethics documents
Consent/assent, participant information sheet, risk–benefit, privacy/confidentiality, data handling plan.
Statistics plan
Sample size justification, analysis plan, missing data approach, tables/figures plan aligned to outcomes.
Standard research proposal / study protocol outline
A practical outline commonly accepted for IRB/Ethics submission (adaptable to your institution’s format).
- Title page: study title, department, investigators, version/date
- Summary/abstract: brief background, aims, design, duration, population
- Background & rationale: key evidence + local relevance
- Research question & objectives: primary/secondary objectives
- Study design & setting: type, site, timeframe
- Eligibility: inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Variables & outcomes: definitions, measurement, sources
- Sample size: assumptions + justification (or feasibility-based approach)
- Statistical analysis plan: descriptive + inferential tests, regression (if needed)
- Ethics: consent/waiver, confidentiality, data storage, permissions
- Operational plan: workflow, roles, timeline/Gantt
- References: consistent formatting
- Appendices: consent/PIL, CRF, questionnaires, data dictionary
FAQs
Is this the UAE equivalent of a “thesis protocol”?
In many UAE training programs, the equivalent is submitted as a research proposal / study protocol to the IRB/Ethics Committee. Naming varies by institution.
Which study types are most feasible for UAE residents?
Common feasible designs include retrospective chart review, cross-sectional studies, questionnaire-based research, audits/QI, and prospective observational studies (depending on time and case-load).
Can you help with sample size and statistics for IRB submission?
Yes — we build a defensible sample size justification (or feasibility-based plan) and a clear statistical analysis plan aligned to your outcomes and variables.
Do you write the protocol for me?
No. You remain the author. Support is focused on structure, checklists, clarity, and scientific review so your IRB submission is coherent and complete.
What do I need to start?
Study idea/topic, study type, expected sample size/timeframe, and any institution template (if available). Then we structure the full protocol package.