Research Project Management Template

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Manage your research project efficiently with our Research Project Management template. Using Priority Matrix, researchers can quickly visualize and allocate their time to the most pressing tasks, ensuring no deadlines are missed. This template covers all critical phases of a research project, from literature review to data analysis, and final report submission.

By following this structured approach, researchers can meet strict deadlines for various tasks like data collection, analysis, and report submission, ensuring every task gets the attention it requires within the stipulated timeframe.

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Proposed Tasks

High Impact, Urgent

  • Literature Review due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Research relevant papers ☐ Analyze and summarize findings ☐ Create a reference list
  • Formulate Hypothesis due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Identify research gap ☐ Formulate research question ☐ Develop hypothesis
  • Data Collection due in 8 weeks
    ☐ Set up experiment ☐ Collect data ☐ Log data
  • Data Analysis due in 10 weeks
    ☐ Compile data ☐ Analyze results ☐ Interpret findings
  • Finalize Report due in 14 weeks
    ☐ Make final edits ☐ Proofread ☐ Prepare for submission
  • Submit Report due in 15 weeks
    ☐ Check submission guidelines ☐ Submit report

High Impact, Not Urgent

  • Design Experiment due in 4 weeks
    ☐ Define variables ☐ Choose methodology ☐ Create experimental procedure
  • Apply for Ethical Approval due in 5 weeks
    ☐ Prepare application ☐ Submit to ethics committee
  • Draft Report due in 12 weeks
    ☐ Write introduction ☐ Write methodology ☐ Write results ☐ Write discussion ☐ Write conclusion
  • Apply for Funding due in 22 weeks
    ☐ Identify potential funders ☐ Prepare proposal ☐ Submit application

Low Impact, Urgent

  • Peer Review due in 13 weeks
    ☐ Choose reviewers ☐ Send draft for review ☐ Incorporate feedback
  • Prepare Presentation due in 16 weeks
    ☐ Create slides ☐ Practice presentation
  • Plan Next Project due in 24 weeks
    ☐ Identify research interest ☐ Conduct preliminary research ☐ Formulate research question
  • Write Grant Report due in 28 weeks
    ☐ Collect necessary data ☐ Write report ☐ Submit report

Low Impact, Not Urgent

  • Present Research due in 17 weeks
    ☐ Present to panel ☐ Answer questions
  • Publish Findings due in 20 weeks
    ☐ Choose journal ☐ Prepare manuscript ☐ Submit for publication
  • Update CV due in 21 weeks
    ☐ Add new publication ☐ Update experience ☐ Check for errors
  • Attend Conference due in 26 weeks
    ☐ Register for conference ☐ Prepare presentation ☐ Network with other researchers
  • Update Lab Equipment due in 30 weeks
    ☐ Identify outdated equipment ☐ Research new equipment ☐ Purchase new equipment
  • Conduct Training Session due in 32 weeks
    ☐ Prepare training materials ☐ Conduct training ☐ Collect feedback