Student research
APM is keen to support all students at all levels regarding their research into the management of projects. Our research department encourages students to submit their surveys and would like to see the project management community becoming involved by completing the surveys, if applicable, and answering questions which will assist students in their studies.
Two ways to promote your research
Via this page
Your input will help to develop the knowledge base of project management and drive the profession forward. Please see the Promote your research section below on how to upload your survey.
Via the APM Community platform
Members can promote their research via our Surveys and media requests feed on APM Community.
Surveys and media requests is a space where you can ask for help with your research, ask for survey's to be completed from a diverse range of professionals from a wide range of project and sectors.
Disclaimer: Please note that whilst APM are keen to advertise these research opportunities it is the responsibility of each student to follow their University's ethical guidelines.
List of current research by students
The following is a list of current and recent requests from students for assistance and contributions to aid their research activities. Please note that some of these are date sensitive.
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Project Scheduling Accuracy
Synopsis As part of my dissertation I’m completing a survey on the topic “the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on project scheduling accuracy in the UK”.
Requirement The survey should take approximately 5–8 minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time before submitting your responses. Your responses will be anonymous and used solely for academic purposes.
Target audience UK IT project professionals
Survey closing date 23 August 2026
Dynamism in External Stakeholder Engagement in infrastructure megaproject
Synopsis I am a PhD candidate at University College London, conducting research on Dynamism in External Stakeholder Engagement in infrastructure megaproject. Key research area covers:
- Various perspectives on external stakeholder engagement.
- Dynamism of external stakeholder engagement, how engagement has changed or evolved over time.
- Narratives surrounding protesters and promoters.
Requirement I am currently inviting participants for a 45-minute semistructured interview to share their experiences and insights on external stakeholder engagement in megaprojects.
Target audience Engagement managers, Local authorities, Environmental activists, Local community members.
Closing date 31 October 2026
If you're interested or would like to learn more, please feel free to contact me at wei-zhang@ucl.ac.uk or reach out via LinkedIn.
Across industry: Need for an SME Decarbonisation Toolkit for Measurement and Verification
Synopsis I’m Jordan Hutchinson, a Year 4 Construction Management student at the Technological University of the Shannon. I’m researching the need for a practical decarbonisation toolkit for construction SMEs with cross industry inputs.
Many SMEs deliver a large share of project work but often don’t have the time, staff, or systems to measure emissions consistently, and many existing carbon tools are designed for larger organisations. My dissertation is developing a lightweight toolkit (simple data inputs + clear outputs) to help SMEs identify emissions “hotspots” and prioritise practical actions.
Requirement Could you spare 8–10 minutes to complete this short survey? Responses are confidential and will be anonymised in analysis for academic purposes. Contact details (if provided) are collected separately for follow-up only.
Target audience Seeking responses from all industry stakeholders. It would really benefit the study if you could also share/forward the link to any relevant colleagues or contacts (especially those involved in sustainability, operations, procurement, or project delivery).