In this lesson, you’ll learn how to leverage opportunities for feedback through the abstract process, avoid common proposal-writing pitfalls, and maximize best practices to set yourself and your team up for success.

DARPA Proposers' Days are a valuable opportunity to learn more about DARPA programs and initiatives and to network with other potential performers. In this module, you'll discover essential strategies for preparation, goal setting, networking, and post-event follow-up to maximize your Proposers' Day experience.

The Heilmeier Catechism, developed by former DARPA Director George H. Heilmeier, is a series of questions used to evaluate proposed research programs at DARPA. This module will provide an overview of these questions, which can be employed to develop stronger, more competitive proposals by providing a framework for proposal organization that works for nearly all research areas and disciplines. Additionally, we'll explore strategies to share your ideas with DARPA program managers by leveraging the Heilmeier Catechism.