research-grants

Draft federal research grant proposals for NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA.

557|98|Updated Nov 7, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill research-grants-jimmc414
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Skill: research-grants
Source: https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos/tree/main/kosmos-reference/kosmos-claude-scientific-writer/.claude/skills/research-grants
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill research-grants-jimmc414

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the complex and time-consuming process of writing competitive research grant proposals for major funding agencies, ensuring all critical components and agency-specific requirements are met.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agency-Specific Guidance: Provides detailed information and templates for NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA proposals, covering review criteria, formatting, and submission processes.
  • Proposal Component Assistance: Helps draft key sections like Specific Aims, Project Summaries, Broader Impacts, Budget Justifications, and more.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to write an NSF proposal but is unsure about how to effectively articulate Broader Impacts. This Skill provides strategies, examples, and best practices to create a compelling section that meets NSF's rigorous review criteria.

Quick Start

Use the research-grants skill to help me write a compelling broader impacts section for my NSF proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-grants

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a competitive NSF grant proposal with effective broader impacts?

To write a research grant proposal for federal agencies like NSF, NIH, DOE, or DARPA, you need agency-specific guidance on formatting, review criteria, budget preparation, and compliance. This skill provides detailed reference materials and templates for key proposal components.

What is the best way to format a budget justification for NIH or DOE funding applications?

Formatting a budget justification for NIH or DOE funding applications requires compliance with specific federal submission requirements. This skill provides agency-specific guidance and templates for preparing budget justifications tailored to these agencies.

How do I draft Specific Aims and Project Summaries for federal research grants?

Drafting Specific Aims and Project Summaries for federal research grants involves structuring significance statements and project summaries that align with agency review criteria. This skill assists in drafting these key sections using detailed reference materials.

Does this grant writing assistance cover DARPA and DOE submission requirements?

Yes, this grant writing assistance covers DARPA and DOE submission requirements, providing detailed information on formatting, review criteria, and submission processes for these federal agencies, alongside NSF and NIH.

Can I use this skill to help prepare a grant proposal for any federal funding agency?

This skill is specifically designed for crafting competitive research grant proposals for major federal agencies including NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA, and may not cover requirements for agencies outside of this scope.