research-grants

Structure and draft grant proposals for NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Skill: research-grants
Source: https://github.com/Yassire1/icath-article/tree/main/.opencode/skills/research-grants
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yassire1/icath-article --skill research-grants-yassire1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists researchers and academics in developing well-structured, compelling proposals for NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA, streamlining the complex grant-writing process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Proposal Structure and Best Practices: Provides detailed guidance on drafting aim pages, research strategies, budgets, and compliance sections.
  • Agency-Specific Guidance: Tailors advice for each funding agency’s requirements, review criteria, and common pitfalls.
  • Template and Example Generation: Offers ready-to-adapt templates for specific aims, budget justification, biosketches, and more.
  • Resubmission and Improvement Strategies: Guides on addressing review comments, versioning, and resubmission approaches.
  • Use Case: A Principal Investigator preparing an NIH R01 application can utilize this Skill to craft a concise, impactful Specific Aims page and ensure compliance with NIH guidelines.

Quick Start

Help me draft a research proposal for NSF focusing on renewable energy systems.

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 NIH R01 research proposal?

To write a competitive NIH R01 research proposal, you need a concise Specific Aims page and a structured research strategy. This Skill provides tailored guidance on drafting aim pages, ensuring compliance with NIH guidelines, and avoiding common application pitfalls.

What is the best way to structure an NSF grant application?

Structuring an NSF grant application requires aligning your proposal with specific agency review criteria and formats. This Skill offers templates for research strategies and budget justifications, tailoring advice to optimize your NSF application for competitive funding.

Can I get help drafting a DARPA or DOE federal research proposal?

Yes, you can get help drafting a DARPA or DOE federal research proposal. This Skill assists researchers in structuring and optimizing proposals for DOE and DARPA funding, tailoring advice to each agency's specific review criteria and compliance requirements.

How do I address reviewer comments for an NIH grant resubmission?

To address reviewer comments for an NIH grant resubmission, you must implement targeted improvement strategies. This Skill guides you through versioning your proposal, addressing review critiques, and adopting best practices for successful resubmission applications.

Does this tool provide templates for NSF and NIH budget justification and biosketches?

Yes, this tool provides ready-to-adapt templates for NSF and NIH budget justifications and biosketches. It generates specific formats and offers best practices to ensure your proposal sections meet federal agency compliance and review standards.

What are common pitfalls in federal grant writing for NSF and NIH applications?

Common pitfalls in federal grant writing include misaligning with agency review criteria and neglecting compliance sections. This Skill identifies these frequent errors and provides structured guidance to optimize your NSF and NIH applications for competitive review.