Project Management Template

1.	Name of research project

2.	Lead university (and other institutional partners)

3.	Sponsor’s name

4.	Research leader’s name

5.	Stakeholders (i.e. those who may need to have their issues addressed or who may affect the research project.)

6.	Location of research project

7.	Project Summary (200 words or less)

8.	Research Scope

9.	Research Aims

10.	Objectives of the research

11.	Potential benefits of the research

12.	Deliverables

13.	Context of the research project and any relevant background (including related research projects)

14.	Research constraints

15.	Potential research topics which are beyond scope 

16.	Work Breakdown Structure

17.	Projected timeline, milestones and activity schedule

18.	Projected cost and breakdown into key expenditure areas

19.	Roles and responsibilities

20.	Risks and contingency planning 

21.	Quality assurance mechanisms

22.	Communication strategy

23.	Procurement principles