Research Project Management Template

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Ensure the success of your research projects with our Research Project Management template. This template helps you track progress, set deadlines, and delegate tasks efficiently, ensuring that no important deadlines are missed and all team members are aligned.

From defining research objectives to disseminating findings, this step-by-step guide covers all essential phases of a research project, making it an invaluable tool for researchers in global affairs and public policy.

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Proposed Tasks

High Impact, Quick Wins

  • Define Research Objectives due in 1 day
    ☐ Define the main objectives of the research project ☐ Identify key questions to be answered ☐ Identify expected outcomes
  • Assemble Research Team due in 1 week
    ☐ Identify key roles for the research project ☐ Assign team members to roles
  • Conduct Preliminary Research due in 1 month
    ☐ Review existing literature ☐ Identify gaps in knowledge
  • Collect Data due in 2 months
    ☐ Implement data collection tools ☐ Ensure data quality and integrity
  • Prepare Interim Report due in 3 months
    ☐ Summarize research findings so far ☐ Prepare report for stakeholders
  • Prepare Final Report due in 5 months
    ☐ Summarize all research findings ☐ Prepare final report for stakeholders
  • Present Research Findings due in 5.5 months
    ☐ Prepare presentation ☐ Present research findings to stakeholders

High Impact, Long Term

  • Develop Research Plan due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Outline the research methodology ☐ Define research timeline and milestones ☐ Identify required resources
  • Secure Research Funding due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Identify potential sources of funding ☐ Prepare and submit funding applications
  • Analyze Data due in 2.5 months
    ☐ Analyze collected data ☐ Identify key findings
  • Analyze Additional Data due in 4.5 months
    ☐ Analyze additional collected data ☐ Identify new findings
  • Publish Research Findings due in 6 months
    ☐ Prepare research paper for publication ☐ Submit paper to academic journals
  • Plan Next Research Project due in 10 months
    ☐ Identify topics for next research project ☐ Begin planning process

Low Impact, Quick Wins

  • Prepare Research Tools due in 1.5 months
    ☐ Design surveys or experiments ☐ Prepare data collection tools
  • Continue Data Collection due in 4 months
    ☐ Continue implementing data collection tools ☐ Ensure ongoing data quality and integrity
  • Disseminate Research Findings due in 6.5 months
    ☐ Prepare press releases ☐ Coordinate with media outlets
  • Review Research Process due in 9 months
    ☐ Review the research process ☐ Identify areas for improvement

Low Priority / Etc.

  • Revise Research Plan if Needed due in 3.5 months
    ☐ Review research progress ☐ Adjust research plan if necessary
  • Monitor Impact of Research due in 7 months
    ☐ Monitor citations of research paper ☐ Track media coverage
  • Conduct Follow-up Studies if Needed due in 8 months
    ☐ Identify areas for further research ☐ Conduct follow-up studies