- Personnel:
- Principal Investigator (PI) – 1 full-time researcher: xxxx
- Research Assistants – 2 part-time researchers: xxxx
- Data Collection:
- Surveys (printing, distribution, and data entry): xxxx
- Focus group discussions (facilitation and transcription): xxxx
- Anthropometric measurements (equipment and training): xxxx
- Travel and Accommodation:
- Field visits to target communities (transportation and lodging): xxxx
- Communication and Dissemination:
- Conference registration fees (for presenting findings): xxxx
- Report and paper printing: xxxx
- Contingency:
- Unforeseen expenses: xxxx
- Total Budget: xxxx
Timeline
Project Duration: 12 months
- Phase 1: Preparatory Phase (2 months)
- Conduct literature review and refine research objectives.
- Recruit and train research team and field assistants.
- Design data collection tools (surveys, questionnaires, etc.).
- Obtain necessary approvals and permissions.
- Phase 2: Data Collection (5 months)
- Conduct surveys, questionnaires, and interviews.
- Organize focus group discussions.
- Collect anthropometric measurements.
- Phase 3: Data Analysis (2 months)
- Clean and organize the collected data.
- Perform statistical analysis on the data.
- Interpret results and draw conclusions.
- Phase 4: Report Writing and Dissemination (3 months)
- Prepare a comprehensive research report.
- Develop culturally sensitive intervention recommendations.
- Present findings to relevant stakeholders and the community.
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and share them in conferences.
- Phase 5: Evaluation and Follow-up (1 month)
- Evaluate the impact of proposed interventions.
- Plan for future studies or interventions based on the research outcomes.
Note: This is a sample proposal budget for a research project investigating the role of cultural practices and beliefs in malnutrition prevalence. The actual budget and timeline may vary based on the specific scope of the research, the number of target communities, and the availability of resources. It is crucial to adjust the budget according to your research needs and potential funding sources.
