Developing a Research Protocol

Harvard HSPH

This course focuses on the process of turning scientific questions into well-defined specific aims, testable hypotheses, and rigorous methods. Students will develop the Specific Aims, Significance, and Approach sections of an NIH-style grant proposal. Major attention is given to developing research hypotheses and proposing precise methods, including describing the sample, measures, study design, and analytic techniques. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and receive feedback from…