Know the idea's origin (developed oneself, from a known party, or from an unknown party)
Have verified that the idea has acceptance and potential as a subject.
Have verified the idea with the intended target group, such as patients and/or caregivers
Have matched the idea against calls for proposals Know what intellectual assets (often called IP) I need to protect (where applicable).
Have a plan for implementation and utilisation
Am aware of deadlines and planned co-financing
Know that horizontal criteria/sustainability perspectives are part of the idea and are included in the planning
Have identified intended partner(s)
Have ensured that the right type of partners are included in the consortium and have a clearly defined role in the proposed project
Planning for the application
Key points or steps in the application process:
There is a plan for project planning and application work
Budget
The overhead-costs model is clear and acceptable to the funder and one's own organisation
Any external services are specified and budgeted
The equipment that needs to be purchased is budgeted
Travel and accommodation costs are indicated
Audit costs are budgeted (if there are such requirements)
There are staff available, or a plan for any necessary recruitment
If premises are needed for the project, it has been verified that the proposed premises are available, or there is a plan to arrange premises
There is a plan for utilisation and perpetuity
Relevant agreements are identified
The internal anchoring and mandates are complete and decided
External anchoring with relevant organisations is complete
Horizontal criteria
Already at this stage, it is important to consider horizontal criteria, such as sustainability and gender equality, and integrate them into the planning and application.
Examples of questions to ask are: How have we defined the target group? Have we described what problems and/or needs women and men in the target group might have, and how our idea could help to solve them? Does the project have a strategy to reach both women and men?
