grant-writer

Draft research grant proposal sections aligned with funder guidelines.

8|2|Updated May 10, 2026
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Skill: grant-writer
Source: https://github.com/Marazii/research-co-pilot/tree/main/skills/grant-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Marazii/research-co-pilot --skill grant-writer-marazii

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of drafting research grant proposals tailored to specific funder criteria, saving researchers time and improving proposal quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Proposal Section Drafting: Generate coherent drafts for sections like Specific Aims, Significance, Approach, and Broader Impacts based on user inputs and funder guidelines.
  • Funder-Specific Customization: Adapt proposal language and structure to NIH, NSF, ERC, Wellcome, Horizon Europe, or private foundations, aligning with their scoring criteria and formats.
  • Use Case: A researcher preparing an NIH R01 can use this Skill to draft the Specific Aims and Research Strategy, ensuring compliance with NIH emphasis and page limits.

Quick Start

Provide the research background and target funder details, then ask the AI to generate a proposal draft tailored to the specified scheme and criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about grant-writer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I draft a research grant proposal that aligns with specific funder guidelines?

To draft a research grant proposal aligned with funder guidelines, provide your research background and target funder details. The system generates coherent drafts for sections like Significance, Innovation, and Approach, tailored to schemes such as NIH, NSF, or ERC.

Can I customize a research proposal for different funding schemes like NIH or Horizon Europe?

You can customize research proposals for different funding schemes like NIH, NSF, ERC, Wellcome, and Horizon Europe. The system adapts proposal language and structure to align with specific scoring criteria, formats, and page limits for each funder.

What is the best way to write Specific Aims and Research Strategy sections for an NIH R01?

The best way to write Specific Aims and Research Strategy sections for an NIH R01 is to input your research background and target funder details. The system generates drafts ensuring compliance with NIH emphasis, appropriate language, and page limits.

How do I ensure my research funding proposal addresses funder priorities and scoring criteria?

To ensure your research funding proposal addresses funder priorities and scoring criteria, the system integrates key criteria and adapts language based on your target funder. It focuses on clarity, compliance with formatting, and evidence integration.

Does this grant drafting tool support private foundations as well as federal schemes?

Yes, this grant drafting tool supports private foundations alongside federal schemes. It adapts proposal language and structure to align with the specific scoring criteria, priorities, and formats of various private funders and public agencies.

What are the limitations when generating funder-aligned research proposals?

A key limitation when generating funder-aligned research proposals is that the system requires you to provide the initial research background and target funder details. It streamlines the drafting process but relies on your core inputs for generating tailored sections.