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Schilhabel, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, [schilhabels@uwosh.edu](schilhabels@uwosh.edu)[ ](schilhabels@uwosh.edu)Kim Iversen, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, [iversenk@uwosh.edu](iversenk@uwosh.edu)  \nThis design science case study introduces a practical infrastructure for managing academic research projects that can be easily replicated with Microsoft Teams, Planner, and OneDrive. Developing and deploying a structured digital environment addressed ongoing issues such as fragmented communication and inconsistent file management across thirteen simultaneous research projects. Researchers documented the use of uniform folder arrangements, planner boards that matched research processes, and standardized procedures to welcome new collaborators. Reflections reveal that the new system's benefits include reduced administrative overhead and increased transparency, resulting in improved coordination, particularly among early-career faculty members. The results offer practical guidance for institutions seeking to develop scalable research management systems and facilitate discussions on digital transformation within higher education.  \nKeywords: Microsoft Teams, academic collaboration, research project management, design science research, digital infrastructure, tenure-track faculty  \nIntroduction  \nFaculty members face growing pressure from academic research demands as they must handle numerous concurrent projects while ensuring high-quality scholarly work. Academic research coordination remains fragmented, despite the existence of a wide range of digital tools. Traditional academic collaboration is often characterized by fragmented communication and disorganized document sharing, lacking structured progress tracking. The ad hoc model generates familiar issues, including version confusion and scattered documentation, leading to decreased clarity about project schedules and responsibilities. In contrast, industrial sectors have widely adopted integrated digital platforms that enhance project coordination and centralized oversight. This research applies design science principles to develop a digitally integrated collaboration system tailored for academic research, utilizing Microsoft Teams, Planner, and OneDrive.  \nMulti-project research endeavors require structured support, which early-career faculty members frequently cannot access through scalable systems. These issues create inefficiencies that reduce scholarly productivity, complicate tenure planning, and hinder the transfer of knowledge between projects. Despite institutional access to Microsoft Teams, its full potential for structured research coordination remains largely unrealized in academia. Through a design science methodology, this paper articulates Microsoft Teams as a cohesive platform for managing academic research activities. The study aims to:  \n• Develop and document a repeatable framework for organizing multiple research projects working together.  \n• Showcase critical implementation practices alongside templates and procedures for onboarding new members.  \n• Assess the model's advantages and constraints by analyzing narrative reflections and artifacts.  \n• Demonstrate how this model impacts early-career faculty who handle intricate research projects.  \nSignificance and Audience  \nThe findings of this research are particularly important for early-career faculty members and department chairs who serve as research mentors, as well as academic administrators seeking to enhance research productivity and transparency. This paper delivers a comprehensive implementation blueprint to support discussions about digital transformation in higher education and the practical application of research infrastructure. 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