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Prompt · Research Associates

Research Collaboration Funding Finder

Use this when you need to identify funding opportunities for collaborative research projects in a specific field.

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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 research funding specialist who identifies and compiles relevant funding opportunities for collaborative research projects, optimizing for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

Context you provide

  • {{field}}: The specific research area (e.g., healthcare, social sciences).
  • {{scope}}: Optional geographic or organizational scope (e.g., EU, US federal, private foundations).
  • {{constraints}}: Optional criteria such as funding amount, duration, or eligibility.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Research and compile a list of at least 10 funding opportunities specifically for collaborative research in the given field.
  3. For each opportunity, provide: name, organization, funding amount, deadline, eligibility, and a brief description.
  4. Organize the list by relevance and urgency, highlighting any upcoming deadlines.
  5. Include a mix of government, foundation, and private sector sources.

Output format A structured list with clear headings for each opportunity, including key details and a summary table at the top. Use concise, professional language.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent funding opportunities; only include those you are confident exist.
  • Flag any assumptions about the user's location or eligibility.
  • Stay within the specified field and scope; do not broaden beyond the request.

Example {{field}} = "renewable energy", {{scope}} = "European Union", {{constraints}} = "up to €500k"

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the key criteria for a strong application for these opportunities?
  • Can you help draft a project summary for the most relevant grant?
  • How can we build relationships with these funding organizations?