PREPARE EARLY
It is important to start to prepare your application early. Start as early as possible, but be sure to start at least 30 days before submission. It is best to start at least 2 or 3 months before submission.
Time flies incredibly fast when the submission deadline approaches, so it is important to start early. It is almost impossible to put together a winning proposal in only two weeks. This can be done, but it is not a good bet.
Write your Abstract (Project Description) first. This is your outline. It should contain all key points of the proposal in order: Specific Aim, Significance/Background, Preliminary data, Research steps, and feasibility criteria. This will allow the reviewer to get the big picture before reading the proposal. This gives the reviewer a conceptual framework in which to put later information.
Next write the Specific Aims, Background and Significance, Preliminary Studies/Phase I report, and then the Research and design section. Writing in this order keeps the application organized and gives it the appropriate logical flow. If you write the application out of order, it will likely appear unfocused and lacking in continuity.
Have this first draft written at least 30 days before the submission deadline. Then pass the application to the appropriate people. The application should be finalized at least 5 days before submission. This will avoid needless mistakes that can be costly.
In parallel to writing me sure to have the budget and other administrative sections completed at least one day before the submission deadline as well. If you are a first time applicant, have both sections completed at least a full week before submission. Then submit. It is likely that there will be an error somewhere. This will give you plenty of time to fix the error.
By having a solid application, you will increase your chances of obtaining funding.
For more specific and additional information on this topic, click on this link: High Level SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Techniques.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or go to SBIR-STTRgrantshelp.com.
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