Research Protocol and Synopsis Development for Pharmacy and Biomedical Research
A clear, complete protocol, ready for your guide and ethics committee review.
A research protocol sets out what you will study, why, and exactly how. Vsolv Research helps pharmacy, medical and life-science researchers turn an idea into a complete protocol or synopsis: research question, objectives, methodology, sample size, statistical plan and draft ethics committee documents. You remain the investigator. We guide, structure and review.
Who it is for
- Postgraduate students in pharmacy, medicine, nursing and life sciences preparing a synopsis
- MD and MS residents planning a dissertation
- PhD scholars at registration or progress review
- Faculty planning institutional or funded studies
What you receive
- Research gap summary with key references
- Research question (PICO), objectives and hypotheses
- Methodology: design, population, variables and procedures
- Sample size calculation with assumptions and reference
- Statistical analysis plan
- Protocol aligned to SPIRIT (clinical) or ARRIVE 2.0 (animal), formatted to your university template
- Draft IEC or IAEC application documents and consent forms; CTRI registration support where required
- Study timeline (Gantt chart) and budget outline
How the work runs
- Consultation: your topic, your guide’s expectations and your deadline.
- Literature scan: a short gap summary and 2–3 refined research questions for you to choose from.
- Design and methods: study design, sample size and analysis plan.
- Draft protocol: for you and your guide to review.
- Revisions and ethics documents.
- Handover call: we walk you through the protocol so you can present and defend it.
How fees are decided
Your fee depends on: academic level · study type (lab, animal, clinical, survey or review) · depth of literature review · complexity of the sample size and analysis plan · whether ethics documents are needed · your deadline.
You receive a written scope, agreed timeline and quote within 2 working days of your free consultation.
Scope and limits
The investigator submits and signs all ethics and registration documents. We do not act as investigator, create preliminary data, or guarantee ethics committee approval.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to prepare a synopsis?
It depends on how much literature review is needed and how quickly you and your guide review drafts. We agree the timeline in your written quote, and tight deadlines are possible if agreed in advance.
What is the difference between a synopsis and a protocol?
A synopsis is a short summary, usually 5–15 pages, submitted for topic approval. A protocol is the full operational plan used to run the study and to seek ethics approval. We prepare either, and can expand a synopsis into a protocol later.
Can you submit to the ethics committee for me?
No. The investigator must submit. We prepare the draft application, consent forms and supporting documents, and help you answer committee queries.
Do you help with animal-study protocols?
Yes. We align animal protocols to ARRIVE 2.0 and your IAEC format under CCSEA guidelines, including justification of animal numbers using the 3Rs.
Will you calculate the sample size?
Yes. Every protocol includes a sample size with its assumptions and source, so you can defend it before your committee.
Is my topic kept confidential?
Yes. We sign an NDA on request before discussing details and never reuse your topic or proposal for anyone else.
Last reviewed 27 September 2026.