Managing your academic research project

This book is an essential resource for academics managing a large and complex research project. It provides important practical insights into the processes that inform such research projects and delivers insights into the delicate balance between industry, stakeholder and academic needs. It gives practical advice about developing relationships with diverse partners and colleagues and managing the expectations of the various parties involved and on avoiding pitfalls. This book uses examples from Australian research projects, but it contains insights relevant to researchers all around the world.

Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction to Managing Your Academic Research Project -- Why Research? -- Genesis of This Book -- Some Advice -- Chapter Structure -- 2 Working with the Right Team on Academic Research Projects -- Solo or Team Research -- Selecting the Right Team -- Mentoring -- Same Team-Same Page -- Roles and Duties -- Dealing with Failure -- Dealing with Conflict -- Managing Changing Project Needs -- Expert Panels -- Onboarding and Off-Boarding Staff -- Juggling Roles and Personalities

Co-authorship and Research Students -- Example -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Approaching a Multi-year or Large Academic Research Project -- Multi-year Projects -- Funding Sources -- Planning -- Data Management -- Managing Expectations -- Managing Issues -- Risk Management and Scope Change -- Promoting Your Project -- Conclusion -- Example -- 4 Research, Data and Milestones -- Embedding Research in Your Project -- Scoping the Relevant Research Fields -- Team Work and Resources -- Dealing with Data -- Embed Data Collection in Fieldwork -- Reflect on Data and Revise Approaches

Data Ownership and Management -- Conclusio…