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research-proposal

Generate academic research proposals for PhD applications with field-specific adaptations.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#methodology#zotero#literature review#academic writing#research proposal#phd application
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npx skills add https://github.com/jacketlong23/skills --skill research-proposal-jacketlong23
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Skill: research-proposal
Source: https://github.com/jacketlong23/skills/tree/main/research-proposal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jacketlong23/skills --skill research-proposal-jacketlong23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the generation of comprehensive academic research proposals for PhD applications, streamlining the complex and time-consuming process for aspiring doctoral candidates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Generation: Guides users through requirements gathering, literature collection, outline creation, and content writing.
  • Domain Adaptation: Supports STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences with tailored structures and writing styles.
  • Use Case: A student needs to write a PhD proposal in Computer Science. They can use this Skill to gather requirements, find relevant literature via web search and Zotero, generate a structured outline, write the proposal content following academic conventions, and receive a quality checklist.

Quick Start

Use the research-proposal skill to generate a PhD proposal on the topic of 'Explainable AI in Medical Diagnosis'.

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 generate a PhD research proposal for my doctoral application?▼

To generate a PhD research proposal, you provide your research topic, and the skill gathers requirements, collects literature via WebSearch and Zotero, creates an approved outline, writes the content, and outputs a final proposal with a quality checklist.

Can I write a research proposal for both STEM and humanities fields?▼

Yes, you can write a research proposal for STEM, humanities, and social sciences. The skill applies field-specific adaptations and Nature Reviews-style conventions to ensure the generated proposal matches your academic domain's structural and stylistic requirements.

Does the proposal generation process integrate with Zotero for literature reviews?▼

Yes, the proposal generation process integrates with Zotero for literature reviews. It automates literature collection by combining Zotero integration with WebSearch to find relevant sources, which are then used to build the research proposal's outline and content.

What is the step-by-step workflow for academic writing and methodology structuring?▼

The academic writing workflow involves gathering requirements, collecting literature, generating a structured outline for user approval, writing the methodology and content, and producing a final output verified by a quality checklist.

Do I need a Zotero account to use the literature review automation features?▼

While Zotero integration enhances literature review automation by managing your sources, the skill can also collect literature using WebSearch, meaning a Zotero account is beneficial but not strictly required to generate a proposal.

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