Write your proposal

When writing your proposal, you'll need to:

• read the funder's guidance, and make sure that your research aligns with their aims and values
• explain what makes your research exciting, and original
• demonstrate why your project matters, why your approach will work, and why you chose it
• identify possible challenges, and explain how you’ll address them

The Careers Service website has a comprehensive page on preparing academic applications including advice on Narrative CVs. If you are a postdoc, the Postdoc Academy also hosts Virtual Writing Retreats throughout the year. 

Risk assessment

Alongside your proposal, you'll need to complete a mandatory risk assessment form. 

Other supporting documents

You may also need to include:

• a gender equality statement (if you're applying to UKRI, NIHR Global Health Research, Global Challenges Research Fund or Newton Fund)
• a statement of support from the Vice Chancellor or Pro Vice Chancellor or Head of Department (the funder's requirements will let you know if this is needed)
• a data management plan
• a plan for how your project is going to create impact
• referee statements
• other supporting documents (check the funder's requirements to find out what these are)