Which grant mechanisms does this skill support?

It is optimized for NIH R01, R21, R03, and K-series grants, as well as NSF proposals and various private foundation applications.

Can I use this for scientific manuscripts?

No, this skill is specifically tuned for grant proposals. You should use the scientific-manuscript-review skill for research papers.

Does it provide templates for different sections?

Yes, it includes structured frameworks for Specific Aims, Significance, Innovation, and detailed per-aim Approach sections.

Is it suitable for foundation grants?

Absolutely; while it follows rigorous NIH/NSF standards, its core logic for significance and innovation applies to any competitive scientific foundation proposal.

How does it help with the 'Reviewer Mindset'?

The skill simulates study section critiques by identifying common weaknesses like vague hypotheses, dependent aims, and missing statistical power calculations.

Grant Proposal Assistant

Name: Grant Proposal Assistant
Author: lyndonkl

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Productivity & Workflow

Drafts and reviews high-impact NIH, NSF, and foundation grant proposals using a reviewer-centric framework.

About

The Grant Proposal Assistant is a specialized skill designed to help researchers and academics craft competitive funding applications for major agencies like the NIH and NSF. It guides users through the entire proposal lifecycle, from developing testable hypotheses and 1-page Specific Aims to detailing the Significance, Innovation, and Approach sections. By applying a 'reviewer mindset,' the skill identifies potential pitfalls, ensures logical flow between aims, and verifies compliance with mechanism-specific guidelines such as R01, R21, and K-series grants, ultimately increasing the likelihood of securing a fundable score.

Key Features

Structure-guided drafting for Specific Aims, Significance, and Innovation sections.
Compliance verification for page limits and required proposal components.
Feasibility audits and risk assessment for experimental approaches and pitfalls.
Reviewer-perspective critique to identify common study section red flags.
8 GitHub stars
Mechanism-specific guidance for NIH (R01, R21, K-series) and NSF grants.

Use Cases

Performing a pre-submission review of the Approach section to identify missing controls or statistical gaps.
Drafting a compelling 1-page Specific Aims document for a new R01 application.
Addressing reviewer critiques and strengthening weak sections during a grant resubmission process.

About

Key Features

Structure-guided drafting for Specific Aims, Significance, and Innovation sections.
Compliance verification for page limits and required proposal components.
Feasibility audits and risk assessment for experimental approaches and pitfalls.
Reviewer-perspective critique to identify common study section red flags.
8 GitHub stars
Mechanism-specific guidance for NIH (R01, R21, K-series) and NSF grants.

Use Cases

Performing a pre-submission review of the Approach section to identify missing controls or statistical gaps.
Drafting a compelling 1-page Specific Aims document for a new R01 application.
Addressing reviewer critiques and strengthening weak sections during a grant resubmission process.