Synopsis Proforma

_____________RESEARCH TITLE________________
By
Name of the Student
for
Qualification (Specialty)
under supervision of
Name of the supervisor (with qualification/s, Current Designation and institution)

(May add a co-supervisor if required)
Name of the Postgraduate Institute

Title of Research Project:
UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH
Synopsis submitted for: Discipline:
SCIENCES, LAHORE
M.S./ M.D./ M.D.S. / MHPE/ M.Phil/ Ph.D
(Select concerned qualification)
Name of the Applicant as per UHS Registration Date of Birth.
Record:
University Registration Number:
Nationality: CNIC #:
Address:
Phone #: Email:
Qualifications (list all; with date of graduation):
Practical Experience (list all; with dates of employment):

Name of post-graduate institution, where applicant is currently studying
Name of parent institution (if on deputation):
Name of Research Supervisor Signature: Date:
Name of Research Co-Supervisor (if any)
Name of Head of Department Signature: Date:
Name of Principal/Dean/Head of the Signature: Date:

institution
Convener, Institutional Ethical Review Signature: Date:

Committee
(Note. Please enclose details of ethical considerations and a
certificate that all the ethical obligations have been duly
addressed.)
Table of Contents:
List of Abbreviations:
Project Summary: (maximum 500 words):
 Should have short statement of problem
 Indicate research hypothesis/question
 Describe “Aims & Objectives”
 Give rationale for proposed study
 Describe research design
 Methodology of data analysis
 Anticipated results and their significance
 Limitation of the proposed study

Introduction (Limited to a single page)
Introduction should establish the basis of the research, in three paragraphs.
1. Presentation of problem. State the research problems. First

discuss
general issues and then outline more specific problems.
2. Give short summary of current state of knowledge, gaps or

controversy in existing knowledge or if there is inconclusive
evidence. Investigator may have his own
observations/reasons to question the existing knowledge that
need to be verified.
3. Clearly indicate reason for conducting the study, ending up

with actually what has to be done (Objectives).
Literature Review: (Not to exceed 3-4 pages, should consist of three
sections;
the first section should cover current state of knowledge, with gaps or
controversy in existing knowledge or if there is inconclusive evidence; 2 nd
section should introduce the precise nature of the project; the last section
should describe quantifiable goals/objectives in the light of first two
sections.
(References should be given in Harvard style preferably from last five

years. A few older references can be given only for historical purpose)
Hypothesis:
Objectives:
Operational Definitions: (If applicable)
Materials/Subjects & Methods:
Patients/Experimental Animals Selection (Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria;
attach all
proformas used for data
collection at the end)
Study Design: e.g., Randomized Control trial

Comparative study
Experimental study
Quasi Experimental study
Descriptive study (Not acceptable for Clinical
Research Qualifications i.e., MD, MS, MDS, which
must have an analytical aspect).
Setting: Place, where study will be carried out.
Duration: Anticipated duration of study for

M.Phil/MHPE/MS/MD/MDS research should not be less than 12
months, including the time taken for preparation of synopsis, its
approval, procurements, conduct of research experiments
including follow-up if any, to compilation of results and thesis
writing. Ph.D research shall however be subject to the minimum
and maximum duration for PhD prescribed by the HEC.
Sample Size:
Sampling Technique:
Sample Selection: Inclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria
Methodology: (Data Collection Procedure)
What variables (Dependent or outcome and independent or

predictors and
confounding will be studied)?
Data Collection Tools/Instruments to be used in the study

Statistical Analysis:
Data recording, storage, assessment. How data will be analyzed? Software

to be used. What parametric or non parametric tests will be used for
different variables i.e. level of significance? How the conclusion will be
drawn?
Outcome & Utilization: (Describe in which way the expected results of
your study can be useful in designing and delivery of health care system)
Limitation of the proposed study: (Briefly describe study limitations
anticipated at the outset, especially constraints relating to sample size,
sample selection, methodology, procedure, and other practical or financial
constraints, keeping in view the similar studies conducted earlier.)
Bibliography: (Latest, preferably those published in last five years. To be

given in an alphabetical order in hanging margins, without serial numbers
or bullets. All in-text references should be cited in bibliography.)
Note: The prescribed referencing style has been

Harvard Style. (Annexed)
Annexures: Including:
 Ethical Considerations (duly signed by the candidate and the

supervisor)
 Informed Consent Proforma (English & Urdu Translations)
 Estimated Cost of the Project: which includes the funds required
for all chemicals / reagents, laboratory equipment/ materials or study
animals (if any) to be utilized in the research needs. Cost estimate
should be given in an itemized, tabulated format, including all direct
and indirect costs.
 Plan of work (Gantt Chart): Schedule/Phasing (In order to achieve
the desired objectives of the study, divide your work plan into
different phases in a tabular form)
 Any other including Data Collection proformas, Questionnaire, Survey
or another data collection tool, etc.

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_____________RESEARCH TITLE________________

Name of the Student

Name of the supervisor (with qualification/s, Current Designation and institution)

Name of the Postgraduate Institute

University Registration Number:

Qualifications (list all; with date of graduation):

Practical Experience (list all; with dates of employment):

Name of parent institution (if on deputation):

Name of Research Supervisor Signature: Date:

Name of Research Co-Supervisor (if any)

Name of Head of Department Signature: Date:

Name of Principal/Dean/Head of the Signature: Date:

Convener, Institutional Ethical Review Signature: Date:

 Indicate research hypothesis/question

 Describe “Aims & Objectives”

 Give rationale for proposed study

 Describe research design

 Methodology of data analysis

 Anticipated results and their significance

 Limitation of the proposed study

Introduction should establish the basis of the research, in three paragraphs.

1. Presentation of problem. State the research problems. First

2. Give short summary of current state of knowledge, gaps or

3. Clearly indicate reason for conducting the study, ending up

(References should be given in Harvard style preferably from last five

Study Design: e.g., Randomized Control trial

Setting: Place, where study will be carried out.

Duration: Anticipated duration of study for

Sample Selection: Inclusion criteria

What variables (Dependent or outcome and independent or

Data Collection Tools/Instruments to be used in the study

Data recording, storage, assessment. How data will be analyzed? Software

Bibliography: (Latest, preferably those published in last five years. To be

Note: The prescribed referencing style has been

 Ethical Considerations (duly signed by the candidate and the

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