grant-proposal-assistant

Create and review NIH, NSF, and foundation grant proposals.

142|20|Updated Oct 22, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/lyndonkl/claude --skill grant-proposal-assistant
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Skill: grant-proposal-assistant
Source: https://github.com/lyndonkl/claude/tree/main/skills/grant-proposal-assistant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lyndonkl/claude --skill grant-proposal-assistant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the complex and time-consuming process of writing and reviewing grant proposals, ensuring all critical components are addressed for maximum impact and funding success.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Proposal Structure Guidance: Provides frameworks for key sections like Specific Aims, Significance, Innovation, and Approach.
  • Reviewer Mindset Simulation: Helps anticipate reviewer critiques and strengthen arguments accordingly.
  • Compliance Checks: Ensures adherence to grant mechanism requirements and page limits.
  • Use Case: A researcher is struggling to articulate the innovation in their R01 proposal. They use this Skill to review their Innovation section, identify weak claims, and rephrase them with specific, impactful statements.

Quick Start

Use the grant-proposal-assistant skill to review the Significance section of my NIH R01 proposal draft.

Frequently Asked Questions about grant-proposal-assistant

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write specific aims for an NIH grant proposal?

To write specific aims for an NIH grant proposal, structure your hypotheses clearly and align them with compelling significance and genuine innovation. Applying reviewer-perspective thinking helps anticipate common critique points and strengthens your approach section before submission.

What makes a compelling significance section for an NSF research funding application?

A compelling significance section for an NSF research funding application articulates the problem's impact and addresses reviewer critiques proactively. It must establish clear hypotheses and demonstrate genuine innovation to ensure the proposed approach stands out during the review process.

Can I use a reviewer mindset simulation to check my R01 proposal before submission?

Yes, you can use reviewer mindset simulation to check your R01 proposal before submission. It applies reviewer-perspective thinking to identify weak claims in your innovation section and rephrases them with specific, impactful statements to address common critique points.

What is the best way to anticipate reviewer critiques for a foundation grant proposal?

The best way to anticipate reviewer critiques for a foundation grant proposal is to apply reviewer-perspective thinking during the drafting process. This approach structures your specific aims, significance, and innovation to address common critique points before submission.

Does grant writing assistance help with compliance checks for research funding page limits?

Yes, grant writing assistance helps with compliance checks for research funding page limits. It ensures adherence to specific grant mechanism requirements while reviewing your specific aims, significance, innovation, and approach sections for maximum funding success.