research-proposal

Generate PhD research proposals through a five-phase workflow with quality review.

7|Updated Jan 27, 2026
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Skill: research-proposal
Source: https://github.com/wsxwj123/opencode-skills-backup/tree/main/research-proposal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wsxwj123/opencode-skills-backup --skill research-proposal-wsxwj123

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Generate high-quality PhD research proposals through a structured, five-phase workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Requirements Gathering: Collect research topic/direction, domain, language, and target word count to tailor proposals.
  • Literature Collection & Synthesis: Coordinate WebSearch and Zotero MCP workflows and organize literature into background, current state, gap, methodology, and related work.
  • Outline Generation & Approval: Produce a domain-aware outline and require user confirmation before content generation.
  • Content Writing & Review: Write proposal sections in Nature Reviews-style prose with hedging, citations, and structured argumentation.
  • Output & Quality Assurance: Deliver a Markdown proposal with the required references, figure suggestions, and a built-in quality checklist.

Quick Start

Provide a topic, domain, language preference, and target word count to begin generating your 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 with a formal literature review and structured outline?

To write a PhD research proposal, this tool executes a five-phase workflow that gathers requirements, collects literature via WebSearch and Zotero, generates a domain-aware outline, and writes Nature Reviews-style content with citations. You approve the outline before it drafts the final document.

What is the best way to generate a research proposal outline for STEM or humanities applications?

Generating a research proposal outline is handled by producing a domain-aware structure tailored to STEM, humanities, or social sciences. The workflow requires your explicit approval of this outline before moving to content writing, ensuring the proposal matches your academic direction.

Can I use Zotero and WebSearch to collect literature for academic proposal writing?

Yes, you can use Zotero and WebSearch to collect literature for academic proposal writing. The workflow coordinates these tools to synthesize sources into background, current state, gap, methodology, and related work sections for your research proposal.

Does the proposal generator include figure suggestions and a minimum number of references?

The proposal generator includes a minimum of 40 references and 3-5 figure suggestions in the final Markdown document. It also applies a built-in quality checklist to ensure the academic writing meets formal application standards.

How many words do I need for a PhD application proposal generated through this workflow?

You define the target word count for your PhD application proposal during the initial requirements gathering phase. The workflow then tailors the literature collection, outline, and Nature Reviews-style content writing to meet your specified length.

Are there limitations to using automated tools for PhD proposal writing?

A limitation of automated PhD proposal writing is that it requires your explicit confirmation at the outline approval step before generating content. You must also provide the initial research topic, domain, and language preference to tailor the structured argumentation correctly.