Research and related projects come in all shapes and sizes. Their nature and scope depends on relevance to and alignment with your career stage. When it comes to developing your own ideas, for a project to resonate with a potential funding body, there are many elements to consider, such as the timeliness of the research idea relative to a particular problem, its significance and your track record.

Project planning is critical in ensuring your project gets off the ground, and can have significant implications down the track if not implemented properly.