Would you like to get funded from the European Union? You could choose between several funding programmes like Horizon 2020 (H2020), Erasmus+(KA2,KA3), Justice, Rec etc. that is the most suitable for you. The only thing you need to do is to write your proposal.
Do you want to know how to write a successful proposal for any EU Calls coming up?
If yes, find below the 8 steps check list you should pay attention to.
#1 Get familiar with the programme
Reading up on the newest of your EU programme, you would like to apply, is important. Paying close attention to what it is that the European Commission wants to get out of the research projects it funds is essential to understand how to best position a project.
#2 Check your eligibility
One of the most important step is to carefully read the eligibility criteria of the call. It will save you time and effort. Make sure several times that you are eligible and you won’t spend time on a call that your organisation/institution is unable to apply.
#3 Start with the impact
We recommend to review project proposal calls on the basis of the impact section. This guarantees time isn’t spent on getting ready for calls that are unfit. Revisiting the impact section once in a while, likewise keeps the general goals of the project in fresh memory.
#4 Clearly describe your idea
In your project proposal, it is very important to clearly and confidently answer the following:
- What is the problem that needs to be solved
- Why is it significant?
- What makes your approach to the problem ground-breaking?
Explain why it has not been done before. Why will your project make a decisive difference?
#5 Refer back to the proposal call
A successful project proposal should clearly state how the project is matching the proposal call in question. The best tip is to keep referring back to the original call and quote keywords mentioned in it. Applicants guidelines would assist you through the proposal writing.
#6 Create a strong consortium
Any successful project proposal is characterized by an interdisciplinary consortium with good relationships throughout Europe. Having the right partners organizations on board makes the difference. Last and far trickier is making sure that all members of the consortium are actually adding value to the project and in the same time are eligible for the specific call you are interested.
#7 Proposal documenting
Try to be accurate regarding the application procedure. Check twice the necessary documents that need to be attached to your application form. Prepare earlier any documents needed regarding the consortium (e.g. providing templates, collecting these letters and integrating these into the proposal).
#8 Timing
Last but not least: In our experience, you can never start too early preparing for a submission. Be accurate with the deadlines and do not forget to ensure early the documents needed regarding partnership.
Do you need partners to establish a strong and reliable consortium?
Do you need any assist with your procedure?
