Final Close & Archive

Research documents and data are final closed and records are archived for long term storage

Research Lifecycle diagram with Final Close and Archive (step eight) highlightedFinal Close and Archive

During this stage the following centralized support groups / shared services may be engaged:


  • Phase 7: Publication

    Study rationale, objectives, methods, findings, limitations, and implications are drafted and submitted for peer-review scientific publication

  • Phase 1: Development

    From study conception through development of a completed protocol