1. Find a funding opportunity – Check the Call
2. Find partners – maybe you have them already! Search for partners via Facebook, LinkedIn, the Partner Database
3. Apply and check guidelines, criteria, requirements of the application document etc
4. Check Eligibility and Admissibility (ensure all mandates of all partners are accurately completed)
5. Consider Evaluation and Sustainability (Consider and ensure that the application has an appropriate consideration of Dissemination; Impact; Exploitation and Sustainability (DIES))
6. Write the bid (I always think it is good practice to get someone to proof read and to ensure it is understandable to a lay person!)