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.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- 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
- Ask for any missing context (proposal topic, section needed, funder priorities) before starting.
- Draft the requested section, ensuring it is clear, concise, and aligned with standard grant writing practices.
- For objectives, make them specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
- For methodology, suggest experimental design, data collection methods, and analysis plans.
- For expected outcomes, include both scientific and broader impacts, such as policy implications or societal benefits.
- 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?