Agent skill
grant-proposal
Guidance for structuring and writing PhD-level funding applications and grant proposals (e.g., NSF, NIH, ERC). Focuses on narrative arc, significance, innovation, and methodological feasibility.
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- Grant Proposal Writing
SKILL.md
Grant Proposal Writing
This skill helps you transform research ideas into compelling, fundable proposals.
1. Narrative Arc: The "Why Now"
- Significance: Why is this problem critical?
- Innovation: How is your approach fundamentally different from existing solutions?
- Urgency: Why must this research be funded today?
2. Specific Aims
Clear, independent yet related objectives that prove feasibility:
- Aim 1: Foundational/Descriptive
- Aim 2: Experimental/Mechanistic
- Aim 3: Applied/Translational
3. Methodological Feasibility
- Preliminary Results: Evidence that you can execute the proposed work.
- Timeline: Realistic assessment of benchmarks (Gantt chart).
- Risk Mitigation: Acknowledging potential pitfalls and providing Plan B.
4. Academic Storytelling
- Writing for both experts and generalists on the committee.
- Ensuring a cohesive thread from problem statement to intended impact.
Provide your draft aims or proposal outline to begin refinement.
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