Timelines

Ready to begin?

• Start by assessing the feasibility of your project and its potential for external funding.
• Identify the problem you want to solve and the solution you propose, considering any existing work or solutions.
• Determine the R&D developments needed and the profile of people that should be involved.
• Decide whether you can do it alone or need partners/collaborators.

3-12 months before

• Once you have a clear idea, start preparing your project proposal.
• Identify potential grant schemes & funding calls.
• Engage key stakeholders and create a budget with the help of the finance team.
• Agree on an IP protection strategy and a regulatory strategy.
• Develop a patient and public involvement plan, if relevant.
• Write, revise, and prepare to share the proposal with the team.

1-2 months before

• Submit the proposal for internal review within your organization.
• Revise and refine the proposal based on internal feedback.
• Secure any necessary letters of support or collaboration agreements.
• Finalize the budget and ensure all required attachments are ready.
• Ensure compliance with all formatting and submission guidelines.

2-4 weeks before

• Conduct a final review to ensure everything is in order.
• Hold a final pre-submission meeting to validate the proposal content and project plan with all stakeholders.
• Submit the grant application well in advance of the deadline.
• Confirm that the submission was received by the funding agency.
• Be prepared to respond to any requests for additional information or clarifications.