The reviewers want to know that you have the skills, commitment and resources to do the work. They also want to know why it should be you and not somebody else – do you have a new idea or novel approach? are your team members leaders in the field? do you have a unique collaboration or equipment? The information should include the following:

• Track record. Reviewers want to know whether your track record demonstrates that you can deliver high-quality research. Provide details of similar projects, cited publications, patents, previous grants, and national or international collaborations. They may also want to know about your commercial achievements and understanding, such as industry consulting, industry placements, involvement in previous commercial ventures or licensing of intellectual property.
• Role of personnel. Explain clearly the roles of the key personnel and their contributions to the project.
• Partner organisations. Explain why these partners have been chosen (eg particular experience, skills, knowledge, equipment, intellectual property, pathways to utilisation or commercialisation). Make it clear how the partner organisations and personnel are involved in the proposal. Show that it is a real collaboration (eg student or staff exchanges, shared databases, communication methods, membership of steering committees). Explain how the project is likely to lead to further collaboration.