Developing and submitting a proposal for funding in the field of healthcare research
Developing and submitting a proposal for funding in the field of healthcare research

Summary/Abstract: With research and innovation being the key elements to ensure a prosperous future for the European Union (EU) and figuring prominently in the Europe 2020 strategy, the EU funds research and innovation, supports cross-border collaboration, and also promotes local initiatives on an unprecedented scale. The success of the funding-seeking effort relies heavily upon establishing a continuous flow of up-to-date information, including assessing the needs of researchers and practitioners who seek funding, not only on funding opportunities and requirements, but also that on project and research management tools, wider EU priorities and how to, respectively, utilize and embed these in any proposal. The experience of the Clinic of Social and Family Medicine (CSFM) of the School of Medicine at the University of Crete (UoC) in developing proposals, building consortia and securing funding has been substantial over the past decade, and the aim of this short introductory paper is to provide some background information to help fellow researchers better prepare for the development of a successful proposal.

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