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research-grants

Generate agency-specific research proposal sections for NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA.

71|18|Updated Mar 6, 2026
Search Tags:#templates#proposal#doe#grant-writing#nsf#nih#darpa
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Science-Discovery/Aether --skill research-grants-science-discovery
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-grants
Source: https://github.com/Science-Discovery/Aether/tree/main/.opencode/skills/research-grants
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Science-Discovery/Aether --skill research-grants-science-discovery

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive, field-tested guideset for writing competitive research proposals across NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA, addressing the complexity of agency-specific formats, review criteria, and submission workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agency-aligned templates for key sections (NSF Project Summary, NIH Specific Aims, DOE narratives, and DARPA technical briefs)
  • Checklists, example language, and best practices for clarity, rigor, and alignment with program goals
  • Budgeting guidance, resubmission strategies, and compliance with page limits and formatting
  • Reference materials and model phrases to accelerate grant-writing workflows

Quick Start

Draft a ready-to-submit NIH R01 Specific Aims page for a cancer biology project.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-grants

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write an NSF Project Summary that meets broader impacts review criteria?▼

An effective NSF Project Summary requires structured guidance and best practices to clearly articulate broader impacts and align with review criteria. This Skill provides agency-aligned templates and example language to ensure compliance with formatting and page limits.

What is the best way to structure an NIH R01 Specific Aims page for a cancer biology proposal?▼

Drafting an NIH R01 Specific Aims page requires structured guidance, model phrases, and best practices for clarity and rigor. This Skill provides agency-aligned templates and example language to accelerate crafting competitive specific aims.

Does this grant-writing guidance cover budget and cost sharing requirements for DOE proposals?▼

Yes, this grant-writing guidance covers DOE budget and cost sharing requirements. It provides budgeting guidance, compliance checklists, and agency-aligned templates to ensure your DOE technical briefs and narratives meet formatting standards.

Can I use these templates for a DARPA technical brief resubmission?▼

Yes, you can use these templates for a DARPA technical brief resubmission. The Skill includes resubmission strategies, checklists, and best practices to refine your technical brief and ensure alignment with DARPA program goals.

How do I ensure my research proposal complies with agency-specific page limits and submission workflows?▼

Ensuring proposal compliance requires checklists and best practices for page limits, formatting, and submission workflows. This Skill enforces rigorous planning and provides reference materials to verify your NSF, NIH, DOE, or DARPA proposal meets all requirements.

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