Common English Mistakes in Grant Proposals by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Spain when writing a Grant Proposal in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')

Our research team is applying for the grant to develop innovative solutions in renewable energy. We arefocusing on solar panel technology, and I ambelievinge that our approach will significantly reduce costs. I amhavinge 15 years of experience in this field, and our team isconsistings of experts from various disciplines. We arehopinge to start the project by next quarter and areestimatinge a completion time of two years.

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Camille, Maryland, USA

"I have corrected the use of tenses in this text. "

Our research team is applying for the grant to develop innovative solutions in renewable energy. We focus on solar panel technology, and I believe that our approach will significantly reduce costs. I have 15 years of experience in this field, and our team consists of experts from various disciplines. We hope to start the project by next quarter and estimate a completion time of two years.

Our research team is applying for the grant to develop innovative solutions in renewable energy. We are focusing on solar panel technology, and I am believing that our approach will significantly reduce costs. I am having 15 years of experience in this field, and our team is consisting of experts from various disciplines. We are hoping to start the project by next quarter and are estimating a completion time of two years.

Mistake Example #2

Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')

Our research team proposes tdomakeing a comprehensive study on the impact of renewable energy sources in rural areas of Spain. We aim to domake significant advancements in sustainable technology and make a difference in local communities by providing them with clean energy solutions. ByUpon securing this grant, we will do a detailed analysis and make recommendations that can be implemented to improve energy efficiency and reduce ourcarbon footprint.

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Vince, United States

"This was very well-written – I just made a few minor changes to target specific grammar concerns :) "

Our research team proposes doing a comprehensive study on the impact of renewable energy sources in rural areas of Spain. We aim to make significant advancements in sustainable technology and make a difference in local communities by providing them with clean energy solutions. Upon securing this grant, we will do a detailed analysis and make recommendations that can be implemented to improve energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint.

Our research team propose to make a comprehensive study on the impact of renewable energy sources in rural areas of Spain. We aim to do significant advancements in sustainable technology and make a difference in local communities by providing them with clean energy solutions. By securing this grant, we will do a detailed analysis and make recommendations that can be implemented to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.

Mistake Example #3

Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')

The proposed project aims to develop a new solar panel technology that increases energy efficiency by 20%. It hmakes sense to focus on renewable energy sources to combat climate change, and our innovation will contribute significantly to this goal. We request funding to conduct further research and testing, ensuring that the technology can be implemented on a large scale.

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Camille, Maryland, USA

"The correct expression in English is: "It makes sense." : )"

The proposed project aims to develop a new solar panel technology that increases energy efficiency by 20%. It makes sense to focus on renewable energy sources to combat climate change, and our innovation will contribute significantly to this goal. We request funding to conduct further research and testing, ensuring that the technology can be implemented on a large scale.

The proposed project aims to develop a new solar panel technology that increases energy efficiency by 20%. It has sense to focus on renewable energy sources to combat climate change, and our innovation will contribute significantly to this goal. We request funding to conduct further research and testing, ensuring that the technology can be implemented on a large scale.