7. Read Closely

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1 min readOct 31, 2017

Before you start filling out answers, read every single question on the application carefully. Copy/paste all the questions into a document that auto-saves (cloud-hosted like an email draft or Google Drive) or a word processor (just set a timer to remind you to save every 5 minutes!)

It’s good to cast a wide net, but if you’re applying to several things at once, make sure you don’t use the exact same application for everything. Tailor each proposal to address the organization’s mission.

“Keep in mind that staff from one organization might be on the review panel for another institution. We can tell if your proposal is meant for someone else!” — Jodi Waynberg

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