Research design, Develop your academic career

[VIDEO] First Steps in the Research Journey: Proposals and Time Management

By The University of the Free State|Published On: 24 August, 2026|Categories: Research design, Develop your academic career|Tags: Time management, Doctoral proposals, Research planning, PhD milestones, Academic wellbeing|

Kickstart your doctoral journey by applying these practical frameworks for topic selection and proposal drafting. Use the time-management strategies provided to build realistic milestones that balance your research, writing, and personal wellbeing.

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Thuso Resources is a national toolbox of help (thuso) resources for early career researchers and scholars, developed in response to nation-wide studies which showed a need for this support platform. In the interest of collaboratively building strengths, South African universities have shared instruments, resources, and training offerings on this platform to inform and assist early career researchers and scholars in their career development.

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[VIDEO] First Steps in the Research Journey: Proposals and Time Management

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