What is a Software Management Plan?

A Software Management Plan (SMP) is a document that describes how a specific software project is developed, maintained, and curated. The goal of an SMP is to ensure that the software is usable and maintainable in the long-term. The video provides an introduction to what an SMP is and its main sections and questions.

Where in the Knowledge base?

Where in the PhD Trajectory?

Getting started

When: Before you begin

PhD Agreement Meeting

When: After 3 months

Recommended review meeting

When: Preparation 3 - 9 months / meeting after 9 months

Go / No Go meeting

When: after 12 months

Yearly progress meeting at 24/36 (48 months)

When: after 24/36 months

Doctoral Defence – Form B

When: > 13 weeks before defense