research-grants

Draft federal research grant proposals with agency-specific formatting and review criteria.

1|Updated Jan 14, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Sologa/codex-pipeline --skill research-grants-sologa
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Skill: research-grants
Source: https://github.com/Sologa/codex-pipeline/tree/main/.codex/skills/research-grants
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sologa/codex-pipeline --skill research-grants-sologa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists users in crafting competitive research grant proposals for major funding agencies, overcoming the complexity of agency-specific requirements and review criteria.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agency-Specific Guidance: Provides detailed information on NSF, NIH, DOE, DARPA, and Taiwan NSTC grant writing.
  • Proposal Component Development: Helps draft key sections like Specific Aims, Project Descriptions, Broader Impacts, and Budget Justifications.
  • Review Criteria Understanding: Explains how proposals are evaluated by each agency.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to write an NSF proposal and is unsure how to effectively articulate Broader Impacts. This Skill provides strategies, examples, and best practices for developing a strong Broader Impacts section that aligns with NSF's expectations.

Quick Start

Help me write compelling broader impacts 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 strong Broader Impacts?

To write a competitive NSF grant proposal, you must align your research strategy with specific review criteria, articulate a compelling Broader Impacts section, and prepare a detailed budget justification to meet agency submission requirements.

What is the best way to structure Specific Aims for an NIH research grant application?

Structuring Specific Aims for an NIH research grant application requires developing a clear innovation narrative and research strategy that directly addresses NIH formatting guidelines and specific review criteria expectations.

Can I use this to prepare a Project Description for a federal funding application like DOE or DARPA?

Yes, you can prepare a Project Description for federal funding applications from agencies like DOE and DARPA by following agency-specific formatting, compliance rules, and review criteria evaluation standards provided for each.

How do federal agency review criteria differ when evaluating research proposals for NSF versus NIH?

Federal agency review criteria differ significantly; NSF evaluates research proposals heavily on Broader Impacts and intellectual merit, whereas NIH research proposals prioritize significance, innovation, and approach within the Specific Aims.

What should I include in a budget justification for a federal research grant proposal?

A budget justification for a federal research grant proposal should detail proposed expenses clearly, aligning costs with your project description and research strategy to satisfy agency-specific budget preparation and compliance requirements.