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.
Empirical Evaluation of Project Management Methodologies and Their Impact on Success in Large-Scale UK Construction Projects
Synopsis I am a MSc student in Project Management at the University of Salford, conducting research on:
- How project management methodologies (PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile, Lean, traditional approaches or hybrid combinations) are currently adopted, adapted and perceived by practitioners.
- Their perceived effectiveness on traditional success criteria (cost, time, quality) and emerging criteria (resilience to disruptions, net-zero/carbon reduction targets, whole-life value/sustainability).
The study uses a short anonymous online questionnaire (~10–12 minutes) to gather insights from UK construction professionals and aims to propose a practical hybrid framework to support improved project outcomes.
Requirement I am currently inviting participants to complete a short anonymous online questionnaire (hosted on Microsoft Forms) to share their professional experiences and views on project management methodologies in large-scale UK construction projects. The survey takes approximately 10–12 minutes and is completely voluntary and anonymous.
Target audience UK-based construction and project management professionals with at least 3 years of experience in project management and direct involvement in at least one large-scale UK construction project valued at £10 million or more.
Survey closing date 30 April 2026
If you're interested or would like to learn more, please feel free to contact me.
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.