These questions are about grants and grant proposals.

1. Why does the author suggest that you put together your initial draft of the main proposal section six months before the deadline?
2. When should you submit your proposal to obtain the necessary approvals and permits?
3. When should you get quotes for equipment and letters of support from collaborators?
4. When should you get the necessary signatures?
5. Why is the Title of your proposal important?
6. What is the point of the Abstract?
7. What should be included in the Abstract?
8. If you are offered the chance to get external reviewers, should you submit some? If so, how do you decide who would be a good external reviewer?