How to Research Funded Projects with ChatGPT
Use ChatGPT and ToolRouter to research funded projects. Search grant history for trends and precedent.
Tool
Search grant history to see what projects have been funded in your topic area. Use `search_grant_history` to find past awards by topic, sector, and geography. ChatGPT works well when you need the landscape analysis formatted as a briefing document or literature-style review.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
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Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Grants Finder tool:
- Describe the topic area, sector, and geography you want to research.
- Use `grants-finder` with `search_grant_history` to pull past awards in your area.
- Ask ChatGPT to summarize the funding landscape: active funders, common themes, award sizes, and gaps.
- Use the summary to inform your application strategy and identify where your project fits.
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Grants Finder tool
Use grants-finder to search the grant history for AI-powered diagnostics projects funded in the UK and EU over the last 5 years. Produce a funding landscape briefing covering active funders, common themes, typical award sizes, and gaps I could target with a new application.
Tips
- Search broadly first to understand the landscape, then narrow by funder or sub-topic for deeper analysis.
- Ask ChatGPT to produce both a summary and a detailed project list so you can reference specific precedents in your application.