> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nuvolos.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nuvolos.com/how-to-guides/workflows-for-researchers/add-a-new-research-project.md).

# Create a research project

<mark style="color:$primary;">**Outcome**</mark>\
You create a new research space, ready to receive files, applications, and collaborators.

<mark style="color:$primary;">**Before you start**</mark>

* You hold the **Organisation Manager** or **Organisation Faculty** role.
* You have a name and description in mind for the project.
* You have decided on visibility - Private is almost always the right choice for active research.

#### Create the Space

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Navigate to your organisation Dashboard.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **+ NEW RESEARCH PROJECT**.

If you already have three or more research projects, the button is at the bottom of the **Recent Projects** area.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Enter a name and description.

The name must be unique within the organisation, so be descriptive. Both name and description can be edited later.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Choose a visibility option.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
*Optionally add a `README.md` description now, or do this later.*
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **+ ADD SPACE**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
*Optionally select an application to add to the Master Instance immediately, or skip and add applications later.*
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Visibility is set at creation and cannot be changed. All other properties - including name, description, and resource pool mapping - can be modified at any time later.
{% endhint %}

For full Space management options including cloning from a Git repository, see [Administration › Space management](/administration/space-management.md).


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