Research Skills: Project Planning and Delivery

An excellent researcher at doctoral or PhD level:

• Applies effective project management through the setting of research goals, intermediate milestones and prioritisation of activities.
• Acts on decisions agreed with supervisor/line manager and delivers results.

Looking ahead, a doctoral student can aim to become an excellent early-career researcher who:

• Independently defines a manageable research project.
• Understands project management cycles and is able to draw on a number of project management techniques and tools.
• Allows for wider public access to and long-term preservation of research information/findings.
• Does not let problems drift; manages conflict.

Note: These skills are identified in the UK Researcher Development Framework – where they appear as C2.2 Research Management: Project Planning and Delivery