so you want to be a
PDI researcher?
Here's what to expect.
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What you'll get
How it works
two project cycles
FALL
SPRING
project timeline
Q1:
Weeks 1 - 4
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Team introduction
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Clarify research question & map out research plan
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Check-in with partner organizations
Q1:
WEEKS 5 - 9
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Data analysis
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Interviews
Q1:
Weeks 5 - 9
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Data analysis
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Interviews
Q2:
WEEKS 1 - 5
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Write up
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Data visualization
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Peer review
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Copy-editing
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Messaging strategy
Q2, WEEKS 5 - 9
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Website publication
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Partner presentation
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Stakeholder meetings
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Public events
under covid-19
Fortunately, most of PDI's activities transfer well to the remote requirements of the current global pandemic. Researchers typically conduct research independently and virtually, such as reviewing literature online, so PDI projects are running as normal with the exception of virtual team meetings.
Social events are also held virtually and the Executive Board is always open to emails/chats with individual researchers. PDI Leadership is working to make the research experience as positive, fruitful, and accessible as possible - including taking into account different timezones.