Grant Proposal Development
Structured development of a compelling research funding proposal
Prompt template
Help me develop a grant proposal for the research project [PROJECT TITLE]. **Funding Programme**: [e.g., NSF, Horizon Europe, NIH, ERC Starting Grant] **Applicant Institution**: [INSTITUTION] **Project Duration**: [PLANNED DURATION] **Requested Budget**: [BUDGET RANGE] Please help me develop the following core sections of the proposal: 1. **Executive Summary** (max. 300 words): Core idea, objectives, and societal relevance of the project. 2. **Scientific Context and Research Gap**: Why is this project necessary? What gap in the literature will it close? 3. **Research Objectives and Work Packages**: Formulate SMART objectives and structure the project into realistic work packages with a timeline. 4. **Methodology and Innovation**: What is the innovative approach? Which methods will be used? 5. **Dissemination and Exploitation Plan**: How will results be disseminated, transferred, or commercialised? 6. **Team and Qualifications**: Justify why the research team is particularly well-suited for this project. Write in a compelling, precise style aligned with the evaluation criteria of [FUNDING PROGRAMME].
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [PROJECT TITLE][e.g., NSF, Horizon Europe, NIH, ERC Starting Grant][INSTITUTION][PLANNED DURATION][BUDGET RANGE][FUNDING PROGRAMME]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- Read the funding guidelines carefully and explicitly mirror the evaluation criteria in your language.
- Emphasise societal relevance and transfer potential — funders increasingly evaluate broader impact.
- Have the proposal peer-reviewed by colleagues before submission.
Suitable open models
The selection names current open models as a starting point for your own tests. It is not a measurement for this template.
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