Help the Reviewer Grab them with your ideas early, deliver a clear sense of your capability and a clear sense of organization and a logical work plan. Remind them of the potential of your contribution. Give credit to those that come before you. Ask the Advice of Others Have a colleague critique your proposal, have an experienced reviewer with a proven track record review your proposal, and take each comment as an opportunity to improve. Put Your Best Foot Forward Presentation counts.
Reviewers try to be critical by finding the negatives.
Typos, hanging sentences and incoherent sentences may tag your efforts. The goal is to get in the door, but with enough to ensure success. Remember you almost never get all that you ask for, but only with a track record can you start to add flexibility. Expect Failure Most programs have 5 to 25 percent success rates. Your competition is likely to be very experienced.