Postdoc Academy Masterclass: Introduction to Research Project Management

This workshop will introduce you to a range of core project management principles which you can apply within your research projects to more effectively plan and monitor your activities.

In this 3-hour online session, you will:

• examine how to define the scope of a research project, including the delivery of outputs, impact and knowledge exchange
• discuss how to engage and manage the expectations of stakeholders to enable smooth project delivery
• explore how your planning and monitoring of research projects is shaped by your methodologies and the expectations of funders
• learn to use key planning, risk management and monitoring tools to effectively manage research projects
• identify your own challenges in managing research projects and discuss ways to overcome them.

Please note: it is important that when you book this course, on the booking confirmation page, select Add to Calendar to start importing the appointment to your calendar.

Postdoctoral researchers

If you do not have a CRSID or are otherwise unable to book via the UTBS booking system, please contact development.pda@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Number of sessions: 1

Webinar

This workshop will be facilitated by Robin Henderson, HE development consultant.

Robin has previously held research, academic and professional service roles. He has been consulting within the HE sector for the past 18 years, working directly with academics. He has a detailed knowledge of the funding landscape and the different disciplinary approaches and cultures linked to research practice and funding. Robin is a professional member of the Association for Coaching, Association for Project Management, and the CIPD.

3 hours