Projects
Projects represent specific research endeavors, collaborations, or funded initiatives.
Project Types
Projects can represent:
- Grant-funded research - NIH, NSF, foundation grants
- Collaborative studies - Multi-lab or multi-institution
- Student projects - Thesis or capstone projects
- Internal initiatives - Department research programs
Project Profiles
Project Information
Each project includes:
- Title - Project name
- Description - Overview and goals
- PI/Lead - Project leader
- Team - Project members
- Status - Active, completed, planned
- Timeline - Start and end dates
- Funding - Funding source (if applicable)
Viewing Projects
Browse Projects
- Navigate to Research → Projects
- Filter by status, PI, or research area
- Click to view project details
Project Page
Project pages show:
- Full description
- Team member list with roles
- Related publications
- Associated labs and centers
- Project resources
Creating Projects
Who Can Create
Projects can be created by:
- Faculty members (for their research)
- Lab managers (for lab projects)
- Administrators (for department initiatives)
Creating a Project
- Navigate to Research → Projects
- Click New Project
- Fill in project details
- Add team members
- Save
Managing Projects
Editing Projects
Project leads can:
- Update description and goals
- Add/remove team members
- Change project status
- Update timeline
- Add related publications
Project Status
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Planned | Future project |
| Active | Currently underway |
| Completed | Finished project |
| On Hold | Temporarily paused |
Student Projects
Thesis Projects
Graduate and honors thesis projects:
- Link to student profile
- Connect to advisor
- Track milestones
- Highlight resulting publications
Adding Student Projects
- Create project as thesis
- Assign student as member
- Link to thesis record
- Publications auto-associate