📂Prepare project materials

This page describes the files that you should consider including in your project proposal to educate stakeholders and get them excited about your project.

What should I include in my project proposal?

The following materials are not required, but may help provide a stronger application that increases your chances of being funded. Only include relevant files that are directly relevant to the project.

• Introduction and Background: Define the core problem or medical need your research aims to address.

• Solution and Innovation: Articulate the proposed solution and its potential impact. Emphasize any innovative aspects.

• Expected Outcomes and Impact: Describe expected outcomes and potential impacts on patient care, public health, or clinical practice.

• Project Design and Methods: Detail the study design, experimental or clinical procedures, methods, and where the research will be conducted.

• Timeline and Milestones: Provide a realistic timeline with key milestones.

• Budget and Resources: Outline the required budget and resources, justifying their relevance to the project's scope.

• Team: Highlight key researchers and collaborators involved in this research.

• Potential Barriers and Risk Mitigation: Identify potential challenges and strategies for risk mitigation.

• Future Directions: Discuss follow-up studies or next steps beyond the initial project stage.

Are there any other materials I should include?

Establishing a comprehensive data room is crucial for attracting and securing funding for a project. This data room should include a variety of documents that collectively highlight the project's innovation, feasibility, and team expertise. A suggested composition of such a data room might include:

• Patents: Documentation of patents provides evidence of unique technological advancements and intellectual property, crucial for demonstrating the project's innovative edge and commercial potential.

• Scientific Publications: Peer-reviewed articles and reviews that discuss related scientific theories, experimental results, and the significance of the project can substantiate the project's scientific merit and practical relevance.

• Media Coverage: Articles from reputable news sources that discuss the project or its broader context can enhance the project's visibility and perceived importance.

• Resumes of Team Members: Detailed resumes of the project team can underline the team’s qualifications and capability to successfully execute the proposed research, instilling confidence in potential investors about the project's management.