research-grants

Create competitive research grant proposals for NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/loganylchen/skills --skill research-grants-loganylchen
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Skill: research-grants
Source: https://github.com/loganylchen/skills/tree/main/research-grants
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/loganylchen/skills --skill research-grants-loganylchen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists researchers in crafting compelling and competitive grant proposals tailored for major funding agencies like NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA, increasing the likelihood of securing research funding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agency-Specific Guidance: Provides tailored advice for NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA proposal requirements.
  • Proposal Component Breakdown: Details on writing abstracts, project descriptions, specific aims, broader impacts, innovation, research approach, preliminary data, timelines, team qualifications, and budgets.
  • Review Criteria Analysis: Explains how proposals are evaluated by each agency.
  • Visual Enhancement Integration: Mandates and guides the use of the scientific-schematics agent for figures.
  • Use Case: A principal investigator needs to write an NSF proposal and is unsure about the specific requirements for the "Broader Impacts" section. This Skill provides detailed examples and strategies for fulfilling that requirement effectively.

Quick Start

Use the research-grants skill to help draft a project description for an NIH R01 grant focusing on novel therapeutic targets.

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 broader impacts?

To write a competitive NSF grant proposal, you need detailed strategies for the broader impacts section alongside project descriptions and budget justifications. This Skill provides tailored NSF-specific guidance, examples, and review criteria breakdowns to maximize your funding success.

What are the key components of an NIH R01 research proposal?

An NIH R01 research proposal requires specific aims, innovation statements, research approach, preliminary data, and budget justification. This Skill breaks down each component with agency-specific review criteria to ensure your proposal meets NIH standards.

Does this grant writing guidance cover DOE and DARPA funding requirements?

Yes, this grant writing guidance covers DOE and DARPA requirements. It provides agency-specific proposal component breakdowns, review criteria analysis, and tailored advice for crafting competitive proposals across NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA.

Can I generate scientific schematics and figures for my research proposal?

Yes, generating scientific schematics is a mandatory part of the proposal workflow. This Skill integrates with the scientific-schematics agent to guide you through creating AI-generated scientific figures that enhance your proposal's visual presentation.

What is the best way to address common pitfalls in federal grant proposals?

The best way to address common pitfalls in federal grant proposals is to understand agency-specific review criteria and resubmission strategies. This Skill identifies frequent mistakes and provides targeted strategies to strengthen your proposal before submission.

How do I prepare a budget justification for a research grant?

Preparing a budget justification for a research grant involves detailing how funds support your project goals. This Skill guides you through structuring budget justifications alongside team qualifications, timelines, and preliminary data for agencies like NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA.