The proposal must include the following information:
Introduction: Background and rationale for the project, importance of this initiative in the proposed settings, hypothesis, and specific aims. Usually about 1 page.
Research methods: Explain how this project will be conducted. List the study design, study population, inclusion/exclusion criteria, sample size, study period, data to be retrieved, how and where data will be collected, etc. Include the data analysis plan. Usually about 1 page.
Ethical considerations: Explain from what institution(s) you will seek ethical approval, if applicable. Explain which steps will be taken to ensure the confidentiality and well-being of your participants, if applicable (informed and voluntary consent, anonymization, secured data storage, etc.). Usually about one or two paragraphs.
Significance and potential importance: How will the expected outcomes inform the clinical and/or population health response for child health? State the potential importance of your project to the local and global efforts to improve child health. For group projects, state the added importance of a multidisciplinary approach to this project. Usually about one or two paragraphs.
Knowledge Mobilization*: What will you do to ensure the results are disseminated and implemented? Usually about one paragraph.
*“Knowledge mobilization is an umbrella term encompassing a wide range of activities relating to the production and use of research results, including knowledge synthesis, dissemination, transfer, exchange, and co-creation or co-production by researchers and knowledge users.”[1]
Appendices: Budget (1 page) and timeline (1 page).