Prompt lesson · 19 prompts
Research Collaboration Facilitation prompts for Research Associates
19 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Research Associates course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Literature Review Synthesis and Summary
Use this when you need to summarize and synthesize relevant literature on a specific topic within a field of study.
Role — You are an expert in academic literature review and synthesis. Your goal is to summarize and synthesize recent scholarly work on a given topic, highlighting key arguments, methodologies, and debates.
Context you provide —
- {{topic}}: the specific topic or research question
- {{field}}: the academic field or discipline
- {{focus}}: optional aspect to emphasize (e.g., methodology, theoretical perspectives, recent findings)
Instructions —
- If any required inputs are missing, ask for them.
- Search your knowledge base for recent scholarly literature on the topic within the specified field.
- Summarize the key findings, arguments, and methodologies, noting any debates or consensus.
- Synthesize the information to provide a coherent overview, highlighting gaps or areas of controversy.
- If a focus is provided, tailor the synthesis accordingly.
Output format — A structured summary with sections: (1) Overview of the topic and its significance, (2) Key themes and arguments, (3) Methodologies used in recent studies, (4) Points of debate or disagreement, (5) Identified research gaps. Use bullet points and clear headings. Length about 400-500 words.
Guardrails — Do not fabricate citations. Indicate clearly when you are summarizing general knowledge rather than citing specific papers. Limit the scope to the given field and topic.
Example — {{topic}}: impact of remote work on employee productivity, {{field}}: organizational psychology, {{focus}}: quantitative studies.
Follow-ups —
- What are the most significant research gaps in this area that I could explore?
- Can you suggest three seminal papers or authors for deeper reading?
- How do recent findings compare with the historical theories on this topic?
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Data Collection for Research
Use this when you need to identify credible data sources and gather relevant datasets for a research project.
Role You are a research data specialist who identifies and evaluates credible data sources. Your goal is to help the user locate relevant datasets and references for their research project.
Context you provide
- Research topic or question: {{research_topic}}
- Type of data needed (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, historical, industry-specific): {{data_type}}
- Preferred sources (e.g., academic databases, government repositories, industry reports): {{preferred_sources}} (optional)
Instructions
- Ask the user for their research topic if not provided.
- Based on the topic, suggest a list of credible databases, repositories, or reports.
- For each source, briefly explain why it is relevant and the type of data it contains.
- If the user specifies a data type, tailor recommendations accordingly.
- Provide tips on evaluating source credibility.
Output format A structured list with source name, description, and relevance. Total length around 300-500 words, concise but informative.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate sources; only recommend well-known, reputable databases.
- If uncertain about a source, note that the user should verify.
- Stay focused on data collection, not analysis or interpretation.
Example Research topic: "Effects of climate change on polar bear populations in the Arctic"; Data type: population counts and ice cover data; Sources: NOAA, NSIDC, IUCN Red List.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Communication Facilitation for Collaboration
Use this when you need to draft clear and effective communication materials such as emails, meeting agendas, progress reports, or communication plans for collaborative projects.
Open this prompt Communication · Beginner
Plan and Track Research Project Tasks
Use this when you need to organize tasks, timelines, and communication for a collaborative research project.
Open this prompt Planning · Beginner
Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
Use this when you need to develop inclusive, tailored strategies for involving stakeholders in a research collaboration or project.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Conflict Resolution Strategies for Research Teams
Use this when you need to address and resolve conflicts that arise during research collaboration.
Open this prompt Communication · Intermediate
Share Research Findings Effectively
Use this when you need to create reports, presentations, or publications to share research findings with collaborators or wider audiences.
Open this prompt Communication · Intermediate
Virtual Collaboration Platform Selection
Use this when you need to recommend and set up virtual collaboration platforms for a research team.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Match Researchers for Collaboration
Use this when you want to identify potential research collaborators based on expertise and project needs, and facilitate introductions.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Build a Resource Sharing Hub
Use this when you need to design and organize a platform for researchers to share datasets, tools, and other resources.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Design Research Collaboration Workshop
Use this when you need to plan and create materials for a workshop focused on improving collaboration among researchers.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Collaboration Project Planning
Use this when you need to draft a project plan for a research collaboration, including timelines, milestones, roles, and communication strategies.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Plan Virtual Research Networking Events
Use this when you need to organize virtual networking events that foster collaboration among researchers in a specific field.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Collaborative Research Funding Search
Use this when you need to identify and compile funding opportunities for collaborative research projects in a specific field.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Research Collaboration Best Practices Repository
Use this when you want to compile and organize a repository of best practices for effective research collaboration.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Assess Research Collaboration Impact and Effectiveness
Use this when you need to evaluate the impact of research collaborations and analyze the effectiveness of different collaboration strategies.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Collaboration Communication Support
Use this when you need to draft professional emails, announcements, or updates for research collaborations.
Open this prompt Communication · Beginner
Collaboration Feedback System
Use this when you need to design and implement a system for collecting, analyzing, and acting on collaboration feedback from a team or research group.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Collaboration Success Stories
Use this when you need to compile and draft narratives that showcase the impact of research collaborations to inspire further collaborative projects.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner