Definition: Management and coordination responsibility for the research activity planning and execution.
Project administration involves activities that ensure a smooth execution of the project. Examples of tasks that may be described by the role of project administration include:
- Monitoring and reporting progress, timelines, budgets, and compliance with ethical, governance, legal, health, safety, and other relevant standards.
- Recruiting participants needed for the research method (e.g. for interviews, focus groups, surveys, fieldwork, clinical trials).
- Organizing logistics for expeditions, fieldwork, equipment setup, and space allocation that support research operations.
- Managing correspondence with team members, journal editors, and various institutional departments.