yemenjmedYemen Journal of MedicinecoVolume 2 Issue 1MultidisciplinaryEnglishJanuary - April 2023 NNY20230510ArticleHow to write a research proposal? A guide for medical professionals and studentsEnglishY47style="font-family:CalibriEnglishNsans-serif">Roman"EnglishYserif">Nada Yusuf Khanright;">EnglishY10.32677/yjm.v2i1.3997If you already have a research project in mind, the research planning phase must be completed with the formulation of a well-structured research proposal that must be submitted to an ethics committee for approval before your project can start. Generally, a research proposal contains the following elements: title, abstract, introduction, objectives, methodology, timeline and milestones, ethical considerations, budget, appendices, and references. Whether you are a medical student or a researcher, knowing how to write a research proposal is an important skill to start any research project. This guide will give you the skills to write a successful research proposal. Englishresearch proposal, objectives, methodology, ethical considerations, budgethttps://yemenjmed.com/admin/abstract?id=42References16191. Al-Shoaibi I, Abdo BA, Abdullah MA. Attitudes, knowledge, and obstacles regarding medical research among medical students at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ibb University, Ibb, Yemen. Yemen J Med 2022;1:89-92. 2. Mandhare RN, Khadke VV, Tamboli SB. Knowledge, attitude and practices towards medical research among resident doctors at a tertiary care hospital. Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol 2019;8:2517-22. 3. Yadollahi M, Shamsedini N, Poostforooshfard A, et al. Obstacles to research in medical sciences in Iran. Shiraz E Med J 2014;15:e20584. 4. Ferdoush J, Johora F, Jeenia FT, et al. Challenges and attitude towards research among physicians of Bangladesh: A cross sectional questionnaire survey. Bangladesh J Med Educ 2022;13:10-9. 5. Sudheesh K, Duggappa DR, Nethra SS. How to write a research proposal? Indian J Anaesth 2016;60:631-4. 6. Al-Shukaili A, Al-Maniri A. Writing a research proposal to the research council of Oman. Oman Med J 2017;32:180-8. 7. Sidik SM. How to write a research proposal? Fam Physician 2005;13:30-2. 8. Tullu MS. Writing the title and abstract for a research paper: Being concise, precise, and meticulous is the key. Saudi J Anaesth 2019;13 Suppl 1:S12-7. 9. Bahadoran Z, Mirmiran P, Kashfi K, et al. The principles of biomedical scientific writing: Title. Int J Endocrinol Metab 2019;17:e98326. 10. Edith Cowan University. Research Proposal-an Example. Available from: https://www.ecu.edu.au/data/assets/pdf_file/0004/694156/researchproposal-an-example.pdf [Last accessed on 2023 Jan 15]. 11. Page P, Carr J, Eardley W, et al. An Introduction to Clinical Research. 1st ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2012. 12. Das R, Das PN. Biomedical Research Methodology Including Biostatistical Applications. 1st ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2011. 13. Sacred Heart University. Organizing Academic Research Papers: Writing a Research Proposal. Available from: https://library.sacredheart.edu/c.php?g=29803and;amp;p=185956 [Last accessed on 2023 Jan 15]. 14. How to Write a Research Proposal: Structure, Examples and Common Mistakes. Available from: https://research.com/research/how-to-write-aresearch-proposal [Last accessed on 2023 Jan 15]. 15. Annersten M, Wredling R. How to write a research proposal. Eur Diabetes Nurs 2006;3:102-5. 16. Aims and Objectives: A Guide for Academic Writing. Available from: https://www.discoverphds.com/advice/doing/research-aims-and-objectives [Last accessed on 2023 Jan 20]. 17. Patino CM, Ferreira JC. Inclusion and exclusion criteria in research studies: Definitions and why they matter. J Bras Pneumol 2018;44:84.