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Timesheet Template
Download⏱️ SR&ED Engineer Timesheet Template
Use this table to log your time spent on SR&ED-eligible activities. Only include work that directly contributes to resolving technical uncertainties — no admin, meetings, or routine/non-R&D tasks.
🔑 The key requirement: There must have been technical uncertainty present during the time you performed the task.
✅ Tip: Log time weekly to avoid losing details. Even small tasks count if they involve experimentation, analysis, or learning.
| 📅 Date | 🧪 Project Name | ⏳ Time Spent (hrs) | 🔬 Activity Type | 📝 Description of Work Done | ✅ SR&ED Eligible? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-03 | Thermal Control Redesign | 2.5 | Experimentation | Tested airflow on new prototype under variable load | ✅ |
| 2025-06-03 | AI Model for Sensor Fusion | 1.5 | Data Analysis | Analyzed misclassification cases for failure root cause | ✅ |
| 2025-06-04 | XYZ Platform Dev | 1.0 | Routine Coding | UI cleanup and API endpoint updates | ❌ (non-R&D) |
🔍 Activity Types (What You Can Claim)
- Experimentation – hands-on testing, simulations, lab work
- Design & Prototyping – developing or improving a system under uncertainty
- Data Analysis – technical interpretation to guide next steps
- Documentation – preparing experiment notes, reviewing results
- Research – literature review to inform experimental design
🚫 Non-Eligible Time (Don't Claim)
- Regular coding or system maintenance with no technical uncertainty
- Admin, meetings, or product/project management tasks
- Time spent on commercial work, sales, or delivery
📁 Export Tip
- You can duplicate this Notion table for each project or person
- Export to CSV if needed by your accountant or SR&ED consultant