The “MyResearch Lifecycle” has been developed by the University of Washington Office of Research to represent all activities typically involved in planning and conducting a sponsored research project. The activities may be programmatic (scientific) or administrative in nature, or both. They begin with forming a hypothesis or research question; conclude with final financial reports and scientific publications.  In most cases, a new research project begins its Lifecycle based on a hypothesis or question developed from the results of a previous project.

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There are four phases to every research lifecycle. Detailed information about each phase can be found on the UW Office of Research website and through the links provided below:

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