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. 2007 Jan-Mar;41(1):23–26. doi: 10.4103/0019-5413.30521

Table 2.

Elements of a study protocol

  1. Abstract (Executive summary)

  2. Research plan

    Specific aims

    Background and significance

    Preliminary results

    Research design and methods

  3. Budget and justification

  4. Resources and environment

  5. Timeline