research-grants

Craft research grant proposals for NSF, NIH, DOE, DARPA, and NSTC.

321|26|Updated Mar 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/mkurman/tamux --skill research-grants-mkurman
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Skill: research-grants
Source: https://github.com/mkurman/tamux/tree/main/skills/scientific-skills/research-grants
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mkurman/tamux --skill research-grants-mkurman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Researchers often struggle to craft competitive grant proposals that satisfy the distinct formatting, review criteria, and submission workflows of NSF, NIH, DOE, DARPA, and NSTC. This Skill provides a consolidated, agency-aware framework with ready-to-use templates, guidelines, and strategies to align objectives, methods, and budgets across multiple programs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agency-specific guidance: Understand mission alignment, review criteria, and page limits for NSF, NIH, DOE, DARPA, and NSTC.
  • Templates & templates library: NSF Project Summary, NIH Specific Aims, NIH Budget Justification, resubmission guidance, and budget templates.
  • Strategic guidance: Budget planning, timeline development, and resubmission strategies to improve funding probability.
  • Reference materials: Centralized references and methodological checklists to support proposal writing.

Quick Start

Draft a NIH Specific Aims page using the included templates and guidelines to start a competitive grant submission.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-grants

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

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How do I write an NSF or NIH grant proposal that meets agency-specific review criteria?

To write an NSF or NIH grant proposal, use agency-specific templates and guidelines to align your objectives, methods, and budgets with distinct review criteria and formatting rules. This ensures your proposal satisfies mission alignment and page limits for competitive submission.

What is the best way to structure an NIH Specific Aims page for a competitive grant application?

The best way to structure an NIH Specific Aims page is using standardized frontmatter and templates that communicate impact and feasibility. This framework ensures your specific aims align with NIH review criteria, rigor, and ethics considerations to improve funding probability.

Can I use the same grant proposal template for DOE, DARPA, and NSTC submissions?

You cannot use the same proposal template for DOE, DARPA, and NSTC submissions without modifications. Each agency requires agency-specific sections, budget justifications, and project summaries tailored to its distinct mission alignment, review criteria, and submission workflows.

How do I prepare a budget justification for a multi-agency research grant?

To prepare a budget justification for a multi-agency research grant, use standardized budget templates and strategic planning guidance. This ensures your timeline and budget align with agency-specific formatting rules and rigor requirements across NSF, NIH, DOE, DARPA, and NSTC.

What should I include in a grant resubmission response to address reviewer feedback?

A grant resubmission response should include a structured introduction addressing reviewer feedback using resubmission guidance and templates. This ensures your revised proposal clearly communicates changes, maintains narrative strength, and aligns with agency criteria to improve funding probability.