research-grants

Write federal research grant proposals with agency-specific guidance and templates.

564|70|Updated Jan 25, 2026
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Skill: research-grants
Source: https://github.com/ynulihao/AgentSkillOS/tree/main/data/skill_seeds/research-grants
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ynulihao/AgentSkillOS --skill research-grants-ynulihao

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the complex and time-consuming process of writing competitive research grant proposals for major funding agencies, helping researchers secure vital funding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agency-Specific Guidance: Tailored advice for NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA, covering their unique requirements, review criteria, and submission processes.
  • Proposal Component Templates: Provides templates and detailed guidance for critical sections like Specific Aims, Project Summaries, Broader Impacts, and Budget Justifications.
  • Use Case: A principal investigator needs to write an NSF CAREER proposal. They can use this Skill to understand NSF's specific requirements for Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts, get a template for the Project Summary, and find guidance on structuring their research plan and budget.

Quick Start

Use the research-grants skill to help me write an NSF proposal for computational biology research.

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 and intellectual merit?

To write a competitive NSF grant proposal, you must align your research plan with NSF's specific review criteria for Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts. This Skill provides agency-specific guidance, templates for Project Summaries, and strategies for structuring your significance statement to meet federal submission requirements.

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

Structuring Specific Aims for an NIH research grant requires a clear narrative of your project's significance and innovation. This Skill offers tailored templates and guidance for NIH proposal development, helping you format core components to address the agency's specific review criteria effectively.

Can I get proposal development guidance for DARPA and DOE federal funding applications?

Yes, you can get proposal development guidance for DARPA and DOE federal funding applications. This Skill delivers tailored advice covering unique agency requirements, formatting rules, budget preparation, and compliance strategies for major federal funding agencies.

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

Preparing a budget justification for a federal research grant involves detailing how requested funds support the proposed research plan. This Skill provides templates and agency-specific guidance to help you structure budget justifications that comply with NSF, NIH, DOE, and DARPA submission requirements.

Does this grant writing tool provide templates for innovation narratives and project summaries?

Yes, this grant writing tool provides templates for innovation narratives and project summaries. It assists researchers by offering structured templates and detailed guidance for critical proposal components, including Specific Aims, Broader Impacts, and Significance Statements.

When should I use agency-specific guidance instead of a general research proposal template?

You should use agency-specific guidance instead of a general research proposal template when applying to federal agencies like NSF, NIH, DOE, or DARPA, because each has unique formatting, review criteria, and submission compliance requirements that generic templates do not address.