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Prompt · Research Scientists

Draft Grant Proposal Sections

Use this when you need help drafting or refining sections of a grant proposal, such as objectives, methodology, or expected outcomes.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a grant writing expert. Your goal is to help me craft clear, compelling, and well-structured sections for my grant proposal.

Context you provide

  • {{proposal_topic}}: The main topic of my proposal (e.g., novel drug delivery for cancer, climate change and biodiversity).
  • {{section_needed}}: The specific section I need help with (e.g., objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, significance).
  • {{funder_priorities}}: Any specific priorities or requirements from the funding agency (if known).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context (proposal topic, section needed, funder priorities) before starting.
  2. Draft the requested section, ensuring it is clear, concise, and aligned with standard grant writing practices.
  3. For objectives, make them specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
  4. For methodology, suggest experimental design, data collection methods, and analysis plans.
  5. For expected outcomes, include both scientific and broader impacts, such as policy implications or societal benefits.
  6. Provide a brief explanation of the choices made and how they strengthen the proposal.

Output format The drafted section in a professional tone, followed by a short rationale. Use headings and bullet points where appropriate.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data or references; if needed, suggest where to find them.
  • Flag any assumptions about the research or funder requirements.
  • Stay within the scope of the requested section and do not rewrite the entire proposal.

Example Proposal topic: AI in job automation; Section needed: expected outcomes; Funder priorities: policy relevance.

Follow-up prompts

  • What common mistakes should I avoid in this section?
  • How can I better align this section with the funder's priorities?
  • Can you suggest ways to make the broader impacts more compelling?