Effective project management is crucial for researchers at all stages of their career. This intensive short course is designed for postdocs seeking to improve their project management skills and offers a comprehensive framework for initiating, planning, designing and executing research projects effectively.

The course starts by outlining the different stages of project management, guiding participants on how to set clear objectives and establish a solid foundation for their research projects. From there, we move on to the planning and designing stage, where researchers learn to map out their projects in detail. Time management is a key component of the workshop, with strategies and techniques to help researchers prioritise tasks, set realistic deadlines and maintain a productive research workflow. Recognising the unpredictable nature of research, the course also covers risk assessment, preparing participants to identify potential pitfalls and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks.

A section of the session focusses on communication, especially in the context of interacting with stakeholders. In addition to traditional project management skills, the course introduces participants to a selection of relevant software and AI tools.

After this workshop, participants will have:

• been introduced to the main project management stages and what each of these entail
• used a variety of project management techniques to plan, assess and optimise their project
• discussed the challenges and risks associated with their project and considered ways to mitigate these risks

Researcher Development Framework

This workshop fits the Project management and Organised RDF categories. Use this to track your development needs.

About the facilitator

This workshop is designed and delivered by Dr Joanna Young from the Scientific Editing Company.

About this theme

Learn workshops get you thinking about the knowledge, methods and skills you need to conduct your research and deliver outcomes.

Target audience

Early career researchers and academics.

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By: Alexander Aghajanian
Last updated: Wednesday, 16 September 2026