Certain words or phrases can be a red flag to reviewers and undermine the credibility of your overall proposal. 📝🚩 Here is what not to say when addressing reviewers, regardless of what type of grant you are applying for
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Red flag/Green flag
What does your potential team say about your readiness to apply for large scale non-dilutive funding? Possibly more than you think. If you see any of these red flags in your project team think twice before applying 🛑 ✋ 🚩
Acronyms
While they can be a helpful space saver, please be sure to spell out all acronyms during their first use in your proposal. 🤔❓❔ 🤷♀️
30 Days Away from Deadline?
Our proven process for success requires an iterative, collaborative process with our clients that takes ~30 days on average. ⏰
3 Things NOT to write in your SBIR/STTR proposal
Knowing the things not to say in a grant proposal are just as important as what you do say. 🤭 ☠️ 🙅♀️
EBHC listed as an approved consulting agency for Penn’s Innovation Partnership (IPart)
E.B. Howard Consulting has recently been selected and approved to be a consultant for Innovation Partnership (IPart). The goal: Help Pennsylvania-based clients secure federal funding opportunities – Specifically, SBIR/STTR.
Citations: Why relevance and currency matter.
Using current research publications in your research proposal is integral in supporting your intellectual merit of feasibility. Aim for scholarly, peer-reviewed publications five years old or newer. 📚 👓
Address the reviewer in all proposals for best results
Stay one step ahead of reviewer fatigue by highlighting answers to five top reviewer questions in your proposal 🕵️♀️
SMART Objectives
Savvy #Smallbusiness owners will make sure their objectives are as SMART as their innovative idea! 💡 SMART is an acronym for “specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound”
Letters of Support
Learn the Best Practices for Obtaining Letters of Support for your #funding proposal! 📝