Project management

Project management is an important part of being a principal investigator. For large complex projects the use a formal project management methodology such as PRINCE2 is often imperative, but for smaller projects it can often be overkill; you don't want to spend more time managing the project than you spend actually working on it.  For smaller projects the step-by-step instructions in this section should provide a framework to start you on your way to a successful project.

The section on project finance will provide a step by step guide on:

• pre-award (getting the money)
• post-award (spending the money).

In general this section is relevant to those applying for (and being awarded) funding from an external research funder, such as a Research Council or the Wellcome Trust.

The page of project management tools are there to help you manage your project successfully.