1. Writing and Funding a Research Proposal
Organize a team and designate a leader.
Follow the guidelines of the funding agency.
Establish a timetable and meet periodically.
Find a model proposal.
Work from an outline on a word processor.
Elements Of A Proposal
-Title
-Abstract
-Budget: all details
-Specific objectives(the research question)
-Significance(Preliminary studies and competence of the investigators)
-References
-Appendixes

2. Characteristics Of Good Proposals
1- Overall quality of the study
Good research question
Appropriate and efficient design
Rigorous and feasible methods
Qualified research team

3. 2- Specific Section Informative title
Self –sufficient and convincing abstract
Specific aim that states the research question clearly
Relevant previous work, expertise, pilot studies
Appropriate measurements and intervention methods
Scholarly & relevant pertinent background and rationale
Tight budget and Realistic time table
Good pretest and quality control
Scientific analysis plan
Adequate sample size
Ethical issues well addressed

4. 3- Quality of the presentation
Clear, concise, well-organized
Good schematic diagrams and tables
Table of contents and subheadings
Neat and free of errors