Writing grant proposals Or any proposal or convincing your boss, the board

Grant proposals Presenting project ideas Being clear Logic Support with other sources your own credibility Persuasive

What to include? Depend on the project to whom you adress Project idea Project plan, including how to use/present results Time schedule Costs, use of resources Outcome, profit Risks involved (chance of failing, other costs) Personnel Other funding Reliability,(references, your own CV)

As always Start with statement Then body And finish by a Conclusion You have to be persuasive and clear You are competing with others! Any weak point is an argument against your application!

What is most important? Your first paragraphs, as usual! Your summary! Your conclusion! Your credibility! And also your project…. Knowledge about the funding agency, your audience.

Some examples

A big part of the workload You have to convince people! 4-10 grant proposals per year Half or usually less get funded It’s a good start on a project You have to know what you’re doing (unless you get money mostly due to your credibility – doesn't work in the long run….)

The different parts! A written project plan, approx 5 pages. Your CV Including references Your CV Your background, exams, employments etc Your publications (scientific credibility) A form the costs Personnel Other funding Applies to convincing anyone about a project plan: your boss, a meeting, etc. Just in different format idea, credibility, costs