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consensus-grant-finder

Automate NIH grant research and generate an editable .docx report.

3|Updated May 6, 2026
Search Tags:#clinical research#funding opportunities#nih grants#grant research#research positioning#grant applications#literature gap analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mh105/lit-search-skills --skill consensus-grant-finder
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: consensus-grant-finder
Source: https://github.com/mh105/lit-search-skills/tree/main/consensus-grant-finder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mh105/lit-search-skills --skill consensus-grant-finder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Clinical researchers and grant applicants spend dozens of hours manually scoping NIH funding opportunities: searching for literature gaps, identifying relevant NIH institutes and study sections, finding active Notices of Special Interest (NOSIs) and funding opportunity announcements (FOAs), and building positioning language for their grant's Significance and Innovation sections. This Skill automates that entire end-to-end workflow to cut research scoping time from weeks to minutes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 5-facet literature gap analysis: Uses Consensus to run targeted searches that produce citable gap quotes and draft Significance/Innovation positioning language for grant applications.
  • NIH institute & study section mapping: Pulls active funded project data from the NIH RePORTER API to identify which institutes and review panels are already funding work in your research area.
  • Tailored grant discovery: Matches funding opportunities (including NOSIs and FOAs) to your career stage, project scope, and preliminary data status, with budget and timeline guidance.
  • Editable .docx report generation: Produces a professional, editable Word document with all findings, clickable citations, funded project comparisons, and strategic next steps including program officer contact recommendations.
  • Use Case: An early-career researcher with a new idea for an autism intervention can use this Skill to get evidence-based positioning language for their R21 application, learn that NIMH is the primary funding institute for their work, find relevant active NOSIs, and get a list of similar funded projects to differentiate their application from.

Quick Start

Ask the consensus-grant-finder skill to analyze your research idea and generate a full NIH grant research overview document with positioning, funding opportunities, and strategic next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about consensus-grant-finder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find relevant NIH grants for my clinical research project?▼

NIH grant discovery matches funding opportunities to your career stage, project scope, and preliminary data status by analyzing literature gaps and pulling funded project data from the NIH RePORTER API to identify relevant institutes and study sections.

How do I write the Significance and Innovation sections for an NIH grant application?▼

Drafting Significance and Innovation sections requires evidence-based positioning language derived from citable literature gap quotes, which automated analysis generates by running targeted searches to identify unaddressed research areas.

How can I identify which NIH institute or study section will review my grant application?▼

Identifying the right NIH institute and study section involves mapping active funded project data from the NIH RePORTER API to see which review panels are currently financing work in your specific research area.

Can I get help finding Notices of Special Interest for my research area?▼

Finding Notices of Special Interest (NOSIs) and Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) is supported by matching your research positioning to active funding opportunities appropriate for your grant mechanism.

Does this NIH grant research workflow support early-career researchers applying for an R21?▼

Yes, this workflow supports all career stages and NIH research areas, helping early-career researchers find mechanism-appropriate grants like the R21, generate positioning language, and get program officer contact recommendations.

What is the best way to differentiate my NIH grant application from existing funded projects?▼

Differentiating your grant application involves comparing your proposed research against a list of similar funded projects identified through NIH RePORTER API data, ensuring your literature gap analysis highlights distinct innovation.

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