Academic Deadlines Tracker Template
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Stay on top of your academic deadlines with the Academic Deadlines Tracker template. This tool helps PhD students and researchers manage their time effectively by tracking important deadlines for research papers, conference presentations, and grant applications. With subtasks for each major task, you can ensure no critical deadlines are missed.
Use this template to prioritize and organize your academic commitments, making it easier to achieve your goals and avoid the serious consequences of missed deadlines.
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Track academic deadlines for research papers, conferences, and grant applications efficiently.
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Proposed Tasks
High Impact, Urgent
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Conference Presentation in 14 months
☐ Select topic ☐ Prepare slides ☐ Practice presentation ☐ Attend conference -
Grant Application due in 18 months
☐ Identify grant ☐ Write proposal ☐ Collect necessary documents ☐ Submit application -
Research Paper 1 due in 2 weeks
☐ Finalize topic ☐ Write abstract ☐ Complete research ☐ Write paper ☐ Proofread and submit -
Conference Presentation in 1 month
☐ Select topic ☐ Prepare slides ☐ Practice presentation ☐ Attend conference -
Research Paper 4 due in 10 months
☐ Finalize topic ☐ Write abstract ☐ Complete research ☐ Write paper ☐ Proofread and submit
High Impact, Long Term
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Grant Application due in 15 months
☐ Identify grant ☐ Write proposal ☐ Collect necessary documents ☐ Submit application -
Research Paper 7 due in 19 months
☐ Finalize topic ☐ Write abstract ☐ Complete research ☐ Write paper ☐ Proofread and submit -
Grant Application due in 3 months
☐ Identify grant ☐ Write proposal ☐ Collect necessary documents ☐ Submit application -
Research Paper 2 due in 4 months
☐ Finalize topic ☐ Write abstract ☐ Complete research ☐ Write paper ☐ Proofread and submit -
Conference Presentation in 11 months
☐ Select topic ☐ Prepare slides ☐ Practice presentation ☐ Attend conference
Low Impact, Urgent
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Conference Presentation in 20 months
☐ Select topic ☐ Prepare slides ☐ Practice presentation ☐ Attend conference -
Research Paper 6 due in 16 months
☐ Finalize topic ☐ Write abstract ☐ Complete research ☐ Write paper ☐ Proofread and submit -
Conference Presentation in 5 months
☐ Select topic ☐ Prepare slides ☐ Practice presentation ☐ Attend conference -
Conference Presentation in 8 months
☐ Select topic ☐ Prepare slides ☐ Practice presentation ☐ Attend conference -
Grant Application due in 12 months
☐ Identify grant ☐ Write proposal ☐ Collect necessary documents ☐ Submit application
Low Impact, Long Term
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Conference Presentation in 17 months
☐ Select topic ☐ Prepare slides ☐ Practice presentation ☐ Attend conference -
Research Paper 5 due in 13 months
☐ Finalize topic ☐ Write abstract ☐ Complete research ☐ Write paper ☐ Proofread and submit -
Grant Application due in 6 months
☐ Identify grant ☐ Write proposal ☐ Collect necessary documents ☐ Submit application -
Research Paper 3 due in 7 months
☐ Finalize topic ☐ Write abstract ☐ Complete research ☐ Write paper ☐ Proofread and submit -
Grant Application due in 9 months
☐ Identify grant ☐ Write proposal ☐ Collect necessary documents ☐ Submit application