Research Task Prioritization Template

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In the demanding field of medical research, it's crucial to prioritize tasks effectively to ensure critical projects receive the attention they need. This template helps PhD students in medicine use a Priority Matrix to focus on urgent research tasks and delegate less critical ones.

By following this structured approach, you can easily identify which tasks are most urgent and important, ensuring your research progresses smoothly and efficiently.

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Proposed Tasks

Urgent and Important

  • Meet with Supervisor due in 2 days
    ☐ Prepare agenda ☐ Discuss progress ☐ Get feedback
  • Literature Review due in 1 week
    ☐ Identify relevant studies ☐ Analyze findings ☐ Write summary
  • Prepare Research Proposal due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Define research question ☐ Design methodology ☐ Write proposal

Important, Not Urgent

  • Data Collection due in 2 months
    ☐ Define sample ☐ Collect data ☐ Validate data
  • Data Analysis due in 3 months
    ☐ Prepare data ☐ Analyze data ☐ Interpret results
  • Write Research Paper due in 4 months
    ☐ Write introduction ☐ Describe methodology ☐ Present results ☐ Discuss implications
  • Submit Paper for Review due in 5 months
    ☐ Select journal ☐ Prepare submission ☐ Submit paper
  • Present Research at Conference due in 6 months
    ☐ Prepare presentation ☐ Practice presentation ☐ Present research

Urgent, Not Important

  • Attend Weekly Lab Meetings
    ☐ Prepare update ☐ Attend meeting ☐ Follow up on action items
  • Maintain Lab Equipment weekly
    ☐ Check equipment ☐ Clean equipment ☐ Report issues
  • Order Lab Supplies monthly
    ☐ Check inventory ☐ Order supplies ☐ Check delivery
  • Teach Undergraduate Course weekly
    ☐ Prepare lecture ☐ Teach class ☐ Grade assignments
  • Update Lab Notebook daily
    ☐ Record experiments ☐ Document results ☐ Reflect on findings
  • Complete Lab Safety Training due in 1 month
    ☐ Attend training ☐ Pass exam ☐ Get certification

Neither Urgent nor Important

  • Apply for Research Grants yearly
    ☐ Identify opportunities ☐ Prepare application ☐ Submit application
  • Maintain Professional Memberships yearly
    ☐ Check status ☐ Renew membership ☐ Update profile
  • Network at Conferences yearly
    ☐ Identify key attendees ☐ Prepare elevator pitch ☐ Follow up on contacts
  • Participate in Peer Review quarterly
    ☐ Review papers ☐ Provide feedback ☐ Submit review
  • Publish Blog Posts monthly
    ☐ Select topic ☐ Write post ☐ Publish post
  • Update CV yearly
    ☐ Add new achievements ☐ Update contact info ☐ Check formatting