These slides summarize the key points from a webinar aimed at guiding Master's students through the process of choosing a dissertation topic. They outline a 10-steps approach that interlaces four critical factors: the student's capabilities and interests, the innovative edge of the research, the supervisor's academic expertise, and the availability of financial resources. They further outline a practical approach to developing the dissertation topic within the larger research article production cycle, and discusses essential timelines for both funded research projects and academic Ph.D. funding opportunities for Master's students.