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We have gathered below a few points that came up in the assessment of project idea papers submitted in the August call. We hope these will be helpful when preparing a project idea paper. These topics are also discussed in more detail elsewhere on our website.

• Is it a project? Consider what makes the proposed work a project, or whether it might instead be better suited to an individual grant.
• Explain why the project matters. What phenomenon, development or need does the project address?
• Describe the objectives concretely. The objectives, implementation and scope of the project should be realistic in relation to one another.
• Explain the project’s connections. Describe how the project relates to a broader context, whether it builds on previous work, and how any other funding is connected to the project.
• Explain how the project aligns with the Foundation’s funding principles.

A good project idea paper is clear and accessible. It does not need to tell the whole story. Instead, it should help the reader understand what the project aims to do, why it matters and what it seeks to achieve.

We encourage you to apply for funding again in the next call in March!