Rejected, second time applying. 3 average. One positive reviewer, the other two (rightfully so I'd have to say) pointed out that my project lacks "innovation" in the sense that while it adds to an existing body of research it does not advance it in some novel way. I've really struggled to frame my own intervention as some kind of novel theoretical insight.
Anyhow, I'm thinking of reapplying again in two weeks. How have other people handled reapplying for a 3rd time; is it a problem if you already start your project? How to navigate around that? Would love to hear y'alls thoughts