I start building a batch of generic episodes covering each phase of preparing an EU R&D funding proposal from the initial idea is born until submitting the final proposal to the EU Commission. I have labelled this "The timeline series".

Here in the first The Timeline Series episode I dig into the basic project idea and what to be aware of when considering applying for EU funding.

The episode covers:

• The origin of an idea
• Strenght of the idea
• European added value
• Has it been done before?
• Duration of the project and time to contract
• Marketability and replicability of the idea
• Funding rates
• The aspect of project partners

The episode contains advice within the mentioned categories above and gives insights into the most important things to be aware of.