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Don’t let your ocean research get caught up in the time constraints of project management. 

You got into ocean research to make a difference by doing the science you love - data collection, fieldwork, conferences, and other hands-on activities. But often you find yourself tangled up in how much valuable time has to be spent on essential project management tasks like administration, finances and reporting.

It’s time to untangle yourself from the net of project management tasks and reclaim the time you need to focus on the ocean research you love. 

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Get back to being an ocean visionary

Managing project requirements is an essential component of all successful research work, but it doesn’t need to be a burden. That’s where Pisces Research Project Management comes in. Think of us as your project support octopus — our many arms expertly handling all of your essential, but time-consuming project management tasks. With our support, you can:
Reclaim your time - focus more on the work you love and less on the paperwork.
Strategic advisement - navigate your financial management with ease.
Increased visibility - elevate your project and increase the impact of your work.
Find peace of mind - relax knowing that all your project needs are being handled with expert care.
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Professional, organized, reliable and thorough

"I have worked with Pisces for several years. They are professional, organized, reliable and thorough. I appreciate the diversity of skills within the team and their abilities on projects. I had confidence that the work they did and their outputs would always meet the project expectations. I would recommend Pisces as partners and project managers on future projects."

Ken Paul

Principla/Owner, Pokiok Associates

Pisces provided continuity throughout the three years of the project, which was a critical element of its success

Pisces RPM was an invaluable support in delivering on the Advancing Indigenous Partnerships in Ocean Science for Sustainability (AIPOSS) project. They provided continuity throughout the three years of the project, which was a critical element of its success as a multi-disciplinary, three ocean initiative with many partners and participants. Their team brings expertise across a wide range of domains including project management, communications, ocean research, and Indigenous cultural acumen.

Dr. Maia Hoeberechts

Associate Director, Learning & Community Engagement, Ocean Networks Canada

Your attention to detail and explaining how this all fits together was outstanding.

"I am extremely impressed to see how you took input from the group and conveyed that into the graphic rendering for the WAVS logo.  The draft logo is an excellent fit for our work and perfectly describes WAVS.  Your attention to detail and explaining how this all fits together was outstanding. Well done, I love the logo."

John DePersenaire

Board Member, WAVS Taskforce

Pisces has taken the administrative burden off our plate, so we can focus on the research.

“Why have one project manager when you can have an entire team! Pisces has taken the administrative burden off our plate, so we can focus on the research."

Craig J. Brown

Associate Professor, Department of Oceanography, Dalhousie University

I can always trust Pisces to take my ideas and bring them to life

"I have had the pleasure of working with the Pisces team for the past four years. Their expertise in grant management has been invaluable for the many projects we have worked on together, including drafting proposals and briefings. I can always trust them to take my ideas and bring them to life."

Barry Stevens

President, Stevens Solutions & Design

Get back to doing the ocean work you love by letting us do the project management work we love.

At Pisces Research Project Management, we understand the struggle of balancing groundbreaking ocean research with the complexities of project financing, administration, and management. As Canada's leading ocean research project management firm, we're more than just contractors; we're partners in your mission to effectively tackle big ocean challenges.

With decades of expertise in streamlining project management for ocean researchers, we ensure you have the time to focus on what you do best—research—while we handle the rest.
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Project management support for any stage of your ocean project

Stage 1: Consortium Development

Bring your project idea to life.

Stage 2: Project Launch

Ensure a successful project launch.

Stage 3: Grant Management

Support your project every step of the way. 

Stage 4: Project Closing

Smoothly close out your project. 
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Research Project Management

Consortium development
Project finalization
Application management
Activity and financial reporting
Needs assessment
Project closing
Funding opportunity identification
Project management activities
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Financial Management

Budget development
Financial forecasting
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Financial reporting
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Events

Ideation sessions
Workshops
Knowledge mobilization events
Facilitated discussions
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Reporting

Reporting procedures
Interim and fina reporting
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Governance

Establishing governance
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