GMU:Non-machines/tips for writing applications

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Steps to take into account

Guidelines

  • check roughly what is the expected size (pages) for the applications
  • what are the expected amounts of grants
  • do they have place for additional documentation
  • what will be taken in mind by evaluating the application? memorise important keywords
  • what will be funded and what not? -- think of the budget lines
  • are there any collaborations expected?
  • what forms need to be filled up? download before starting to draft the application

Application forms

(if any; if there is none, see for references)

KREATIVFIONDS

  • Zusammenfassung
  • Ziele und Herangehensweise
  • Innovationsgehalt und Relevanz
  • Präsentation: Form/Ort/Zeit
  • Zeit- und Projektablaufplan
  • Ausgaben- und Finanzierungsplan
  • Voraussetzungen zur Durchführung des Projekts/Folgekosten

Writing

  • Copy all questions to a google doc or alternative with an expected characters to answer them
  • Fill up all the answers in parallel
  • While drafting an application try answering questions: why? what? when?

"why" usually is split into three parts: a) background b) innovative take c) impact; "what" is the tangible result in terms of formats/activities; "when" is the list of activities during the project;