Academic Research Task Management Template

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Manage your academic research projects efficiently with this template. Using a Priority Matrix, you can quickly visualize and prioritize your tasks, ensuring that no deadlines are missed and each project receives the attention it requires.

This template is designed to help researchers balance multiple projects, from literature reviews to grant applications, by providing a structured approach to time management.

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Proposed Tasks

Critical & Urgent

  • Meet with Research Assistant - due tomorrow
    ☐ Prepare meeting agenda ☐ Conduct meeting
  • Check Equipment - due in 1 day
    ☐ Inspect all research equipment ☐ Order replacement parts if necessary
  • Submit Progress Report - due in 2 days
    ☐ Compile research data ☐ Write report
  • Schedule Meeting with Advisor - due in 2 days
    ☐ Check advisor's availability ☐ Schedule meeting
  • Update Research Journal - due in 3 days
    ☐ Record recent research activities ☐ Reflect on findings and challenges
  • Prepare for Lab Experiment - due in 3 days
    ☐ Review experiment protocol ☐ Prepare materials
  • Complete Literature Review - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Identify relevant sources ☐ Read and analyze sources ☐ Write literature review
  • Submit Grant Application - due in 1 month
    ☐ Research grant requirements ☐ Write proposal ☐ Compile supporting documents ☐ Submit application

Critical & Not Urgent

  • Revise Research Proposal - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Review feedback from advisor ☐ Make necessary revisions
  • Conduct Data Analysis - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Compile data ☐ Analyze data ☐ Record findings
  • Draft Research Abstract - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Review research findings ☐ Write abstract
  • Submit Article for Publication - due in 1 month
    ☐ Finalize article ☐ Identify suitable journals ☐ Submit article
  • Submit Research Ethics Approval - due in 1 month
    ☐ Complete ethics application ☐ Submit application
  • Prepare for Conference Presentation - due in 3 months
    ☐ Research topic ☐ Prepare presentation ☐ Practice presentation
  • Plan Field Study - due in 6 months
    ☐ Determine study location ☐ Organize logistics ☐ Plan study methodology

Not Critical & Urgent

  • Update Research Website - due in 1 week
    ☐ Collect new content ☐ Update website
  • Review Latest Related Research - due in 1 week
    ☐ Identify new research ☐ Read and analyze research
  • Attend Research Seminar - due in 1 week
    ☐ Register for seminar ☐ Prepare for seminar
  • Review Peer's Article - due in 1 week
    ☐ Read article ☐ Provide feedback
  • Follow Up on Grant Application - due in 2 months
    ☐ Check status of application ☐ Respond to any inquiries