Support with managing your research or knowledge exchange project comes from across the R&KE and beyond.
The Research Finance Team play an important role in ensuring that R&KE projects run smoothly and their new SharePoint page is full of information which you may find useful.
We hope that the range of insights below are a useful starting point if you are new to managing your own project, or include some useful reminders if you are more experienced at doing so.
If there are specific areas you would like the Team to provide more support with, please do let us know!
This video introduces you to the practical steps involved in project management throughout the life of your research project and to the core tenets of good project management.
Managing Your Project – The Basics [slides]
This video provides an overview of the logistics involved with starting a research project.
This video is a reminder of the financial considerations which must not be overlooked when starting a new research project. From respecting funder Ts and Cs to completing time sheets correctly and in a timely fashion, this video gives you the grounding to confidently handle the finances of your new research project.
More information on the Research Finance Team is available.
This video presents an overview of the work carried out by the University’s Research Finance Team, explains how the support they can offer you intersects with that offered by the Research and Knowledge Exchange Office, and points you towards further resources to support you in the financial management of your research project.
More information on the Research Finance Team is available.
This video outlines the range of legal and contractual implications of starting a new research project and explains how you should factor them into your planning.
Planning a Research Project – Contractual Consideration [slides]
This video breaks project management best practice down into five phases and explores several areas of the process that you most get to grips with to ensure that your project runs smoothly.
This video presents a comprehensive walk through the Research Finance SharePoint pages on managing your research project. The overview here should give you the confidence you need to handle the financial management of your project and familiarise you with where to find further support when needed