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Research Timeline Generator

Build a milestone timeline from a start date.

1Topic finalisation & proposal
Jul 2026Aug 2026
2Literature review
Aug 2026Oct 2026
3Methodology & instrument design
Oct 2026Nov 2026
4Pilot study
Nov 2026Dec 2026
5Data collection
Dec 2026Mar 2027
6Data analysis
Mar 2027Apr 2027
7Writing chapters
Apr 2027Jun 2027
8Revisions & pre-submission checks
Jun 2027Jul 2027

A suggested distribution across standard PhD/thesis phases. Adjust the weightings with your mentor to fit your discipline, data-collection reality and university deadlines.

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We provide academic support, mentoring, analysis, editing and structuring — not authorship. Your work stays compliant with university policies.