research-proposal

Generates PhD research proposals in Nature Reviews-style writing via a five-phase workflow.

799|96|Updated Jan 13, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/luwill/research-skills --skill research-proposal
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Skill: research-proposal
Source: https://github.com/luwill/research-skills/tree/main/research-proposal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/luwill/research-skills --skill research-proposal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers quickly generate PhD proposals in Nature Reviews-style writing, ensuring structure, tone, and domain-adapted guidance with multilingual support.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured 5-phase workflow guiding users from requirements gathering through literature collection, outline generation, content writing, and final output.
  • Domain-adaptive templates and a universal workflow that covers STEM, humanities, and social sciences.
  • Output-ready proposal tailored to 2,000-4,000 words (default) with quality-review steps and citations integration.

Quick Start

Provide your topic, domain, language preference, and target word count to generate a complete Nature-Reviews-style PhD proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-proposal

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

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How do I write a PhD research proposal in Nature Reviews style?

To write a PhD research proposal in Nature Reviews style, provide your topic, domain, language preference, and target word count. The skill uses a five-phase workflow to generate structured, domain-adapted output with integrated citations.

What is the best way to structure an academic research proposal for STEM fields?

The best way to structure an academic research proposal for STEM fields is using a five-phase workflow: requirements gathering, literature collection, outline generation, content writing, and final output. This workflow applies domain-specific templates for STEM standards.

Can I use Zotero for reference management when writing a PhD proposal?

Yes, you can use Zotero for reference management when writing a PhD proposal. The workflow integrates Zotero-based reference management during the literature collection phase to streamline citation inclusion across your academic writing.

Does this proposal-writing workflow support humanities and social sciences?

Yes, this proposal-writing workflow supports humanities and social sciences. It uses domain-adaptive templates and a universal workflow covering STEM, humanities, and social sciences to satisfy domain-specific standards.

How do I generate a bilingual research proposal with a specific word count?

To generate a bilingual research proposal with a specific word count, specify your language preference and target length during the requirements gathering phase. The default output-ready proposal is tailored to 2,000-4,000 words.

What are the limitations of automated academic writing for literature reviews?

Automated academic writing for literature reviews requires providing a clear topic, domain, and language preference upfront. While it generates structured outlines and content, users must still conduct quality-review steps and verify integrated citations.