Do | Don’t |
Read the funder’s submission guidance and eligibility criteria carefully | Use unexplained jargon |
Use a writing approach that addresses the three “P”s: Plan, Persuade, Promise | “Wrap up” mentality |
Work as a multidisciplinary team | “Solo flyer” approach |
Involve patients and members of public | Ignore reviewers’/colleagues’ feedback |
Get other people to read your proposal | |
Network effectively | |
Leave plenty of time to prepare |