Academic Research Project Planning Template

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Effective academic research requires meticulous planning and adherence to deadlines. This template helps assistant professors stay on track by outlining all necessary steps, from defining the research topic to submitting the paper for review. Each task includes subtasks to ensure comprehensive project management.

Using this template ensures that all critical milestones are met, enhancing the likelihood of successful research outcomes and academic contributions.

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Proposed Tasks

Critical and Immediate

  • Define Research Topic - due in 1 week
    ☐ Identify a research topic ☐ Perform a preliminary literature review ☐ Define research questions
  • Develop Research Proposal - due in 1 month
    ☐ Write a research proposal ☐ Get approval from the department
  • Conduct Research - due in 6 months
    ☐ Collect data ☐ Analyze data ☐ Interpret results
  • Write Research Paper - due in 8 months
    ☐ Write the first draft ☐ Revise and edit ☐ Prepare final draft

Critical but Not Immediate

  • Apply for Funding - due in 2 months
    ☐ Identify potential funding sources ☐ Prepare and submit applications
  • Recruit Research Assistants - due in 3 months
    ☐ Post job ads ☐ Interview candidates ☐ Train the selected assistants
  • Submit Paper for Review - due in 9 months
    ☐ Identify potential journals ☐ Submit paper ☐ Respond to reviewers' comments

Not Critical but Immediate

  • Prepare for Conference Presentation - due in 10 months
    ☐ Submit conference proposal ☐ Prepare presentation ☐ Practice presentation
  • Attend Conference - due in 11 months
    ☐ Travel to conference ☐ Present research ☐ Network with other researchers

Not Critical, Not Immediate

  • Update CV - due in 12 months
    ☐ Add new publication and presentation ☐ Update skills and experience