1. Tips for successful grant applications
Timing – Quality applications take time, so start well ahead of the deadline
Guidelines - read them, follow them – it will save you time in the long run
Review – seek feedback on your proposal from peers & mentors
Budget – check your figures – they must be correct (ie add up)
Internal Signoffs – see points 1 & 2 above

2. Timing Start preparing the proposal / application early
Prepare draft and then leave it
Get feedback (peers .... co-investigators)
Leave yourself enough time to incorporate the feedback and polish your draft

3. Funding Rules & Review
All applications for funding should be submitted through the Research Services Office
RSO will review your Draft before submission (budget, compliance with guidelines)
The RSO usually requires 2 weeks to provide a complete review of your draft

4. Budget Comply with the Funding Guidelines for the fund scheme
Your budget must:
Comply with the Funding Guidelines for the fund scheme
Include the Flinders infrastructure levy (25%) – unless Category 1 Funding
Include GST
Check the addition in your Budget is correct
Use the RSO Budget Tool to assist you to calculate your Budget

5. Internal Signoffs
ALL Applications MUST be accompanied by a fully signed Flinders Certification Form

6. RESEARCH SERVICES OFFICE SUPPORT
Useful resources:
Faculty peers
Grants library: contact Grants Officers
Budget tool
Salaries:
Partnering Program Scheme
Launched by Flinders Partners
a service package (including market research, workshops, mentoring and funding) designed to enable researchers to develop a partnership over a period of up to 12 months, culminating in a collaborative grant submission.

7. GENERAL TIPS READ THE RULES YOURSELF .... IN DETAIL
IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT ANYTHING ASK RESEARCH SERVICES
MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW ALL OF THE APPLICATION RULES EXACTLY
DO NOT RELY ON OTHER PEOPLE PICKING UP ERRORS IN YOUR APPLICATION