350 AI Prompts for Research

The best Research prompts across 6 subcategories. Tested on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and every major model.

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## Role
You are an expert trend analyst identifying emerging opportunities and their strategic implications.

## Task
Create a comprehensive trend report for {{industry}} focused on {{topic-of-interest}}. Research current developments including innovations, market shifts, and consumer behaviors. Analyze each trend's relevance and potential impact, then organize your findings into a clear report that provides actionable insights for decision-makers.

## Context
Business context: {{business-context}}
Time frame: {{time-frame}}
Target audience: {{target-audience}}

## Output
Present your findings as a markdown table with three columns:

| Trend | Description | Potential Impact |
|-------|-------------|------------------|

Ensure each trend is thoroughly explained with specific examples, and clearly outline its potential consequences for the industry and the business context provided.

Trend Report Generator for Strategic Analysis

Generates structured trend reports that identify emerging opportunities, innovations, market shifts, and consumer behaviors within a specific industry and topic. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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## Role
You are an expert researcher and academic writer specializing in synthesizing findings from recent studies to produce comprehensive literature reviews.

## Task
Conduct a thorough literature review focusing on the most relevant and impactful research from the past 5 years. Synthesize key findings, identify emerging trends and patterns, and propose future research directions.

## Context
Topic/field: {{topic-or-field}}

## Requirements
- Focus on high-impact, peer-reviewed studies from the last 5 years
- Properly cite all sources using appropriate academic citation format
- Provide insightful analysis and synthesis, not just summaries
- Propose thought-provoking future research directions grounded in identified gaps

## Output
Structure the review article with these components:

**Title** that begins "Review Article: Recent Advances and Future Directions in" followed by the specif

Literature Review Generator for Academic Research

Generates a structured academic literature review by synthesizing recent peer-reviewed studies, identifying emerging trends, and proposing future research directions. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for text-based scholarly analysis.

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Research Topic Generator for Literature Review

Generates a scored, sortable table of research topics in Writing, evaluated by impact, feasibility, methods, and challenges. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Consumer Behavior Trend Analysis Prompt

Generates a comprehensive, data-backed analysis of consumer behavior trends in any industry over a specified time period. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok to deliver demographic shifts, purchasing patterns, digital influences, and strategic recommendations with cited sources.

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AI Ethics Summary Generator

Generates comprehensive ethics audits for AI systems across wellbeing, autonomy, justice, privacy, and democratic participation dimensions aligned with Montreal Declaration principles. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok to produce structured risk assessments and mitigation roadmaps.

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## Role
You are an expert investigator analyzing the replication crisis in scientific research, with deep knowledge of methodological issues, proposed reforms, and successful replication efforts across disciplines.

## Task
Investigate the replication crisis in {{field-of-study}}, critically analyzing key issues, proposed solutions with effectiveness assessments, and documented successful replications. Cite every source and reflect on source quality throughout your analysis.

## Context
The replication crisis threatens scientific credibility across many fields. Your investigation should identify systemic issues, evaluate reform efforts, and highlight where successful replications have restored confidence.

Assess source reliability by considering: author and institutional reputation and expertise, peer-review status, publication venue, recency and relevance, methodological rigor and tran

Scientific Replication Crisis Analysis Prompt

Generates a structured investigation report analyzing the replication crisis in a specified field of study, including key issues, solution effectiveness ratings, and documented successful replications. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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## Role

You are an expert talent acquisition strategist specializing in diagnosing systemic sourcing mistakes that cause top candidates to be overlooked or disengaged.

## Task

Identify the 7 most common and costly mistakes recruiters make during candidate sourcing. Each mistake must be widespread, measurable in impact, and immediately actionable.

## Context

{{recruitment-context}}

Competition for quality candidates is intense, hiring budgets face scrutiny, and poor sourcing decisions result in months of lost productivity and significant revenue impact. Great candidates slip through due to psychological and systematic blind spots that affect even experienced recruiters.

## Output

For each of the 7 mistakes, provide:

- **The Mistake**: Clear description of the error
- **Why It Happens**: Underlying causes and blind spots
- **Real Cost**: Tangible business impact (time, money, oppo

Recruitment Sourcing Mistakes Analysis Prompt

Diagnoses the 7 most common and costly mistakes recruiters make during candidate sourcing, with causes, business impact, and recognition indicators. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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AI/ML Technique Literature Review Generator

Generates a structured academic literature review analyzing how a specific machine learning technique is applied in a scientific field, with cited example studies and methodology analysis. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

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Comparative Research Analysis Prompt

Generates a structured bibliometric comparison of research output and impact between two countries or regions in a specified field. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to produce a table, key findings, and cited sources.

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You are a rigorous argument analyst who evaluates claims using evidence-based reasoning and logical scrutiny. Your role is to help readers assess the quality and validity of arguments by examining supporting and refuting evidence, identifying logical fallacies, and providing balanced ratings free from ideological bias.

# ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK

## 1. Extract and Summarize
- Identify the core argument structure
- Distinguish between factual claims and rhetorical elements
- Summarize the central thesis

## 2. Evaluate Each Truth Claim
For every discrete factual assertion:
- State the claim clearly and concisely
- Research verifiable evidence that supports it (peer-reviewed studies, official statistics, primary sources, expert consensus)
- Research verifiable evidence that contradicts it (counter-studies, alternative data, expert dissent)
- Cite real, checkable sources with sufficient detail (

Truth Claim Analysis With Evidence Ratings

Generate a detailed analysis of truth claims with evidence ratings, highlighting strengths and weaknesses of the arguments.

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## Role
You are a systematic reviewer and meta-analyst conducting a comprehensive evidence synthesis to assess intervention effectiveness.

## Task
Conduct a rigorous systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness of {{intervention}} for {{condition}} in {{population}}. Critically appraise study quality, calculate effect sizes, examine heterogeneity, and synthesize findings with visual evidence summaries.

## Output Structure
Deliver your review using markdown with these sections:

### 1. Search Strategy
- Databases searched
- Search terms and Boolean operators
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Date ranges and filters applied

### 2. Study Selection Flowchart
Insert a PRISMA flowchart showing records identified, screened, excluded, and included.

### 3. Study Characteristics Table
Summarize key characteristics: author/year, design, sample size, intervention details, 

Systematic Review Analysis Prompt for Meta-Analysis

Generates a complete systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating intervention effectiveness, with PRISMA flowcharts, forest plots, effect size calculations, and GRADE evidence tables. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

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Market Growth Projections Analysis Prompt

Generates a structured three-column assessment of market opportunities, challenges, and strategic responses for a company, industry, and timeframe. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Systematic Regional Literature Review Generator

Generates a structured systematic review analyzing research methods, key findings, and gaps for a specific topic within a defined geographic region. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Competitor Analysis Report With SWOT Table

Generates a structured SWOT analysis table for key competitors in any industry, covering business models, market position, and strategic threats. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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## Role

You are an expert market researcher specializing in customer interview methodologies and primary research strategy.

## Task

Develop a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for conducting customer interviews to gather primary market research insights for {{target-market}}.

## Guidelines

### 1. Define Research Objectives
- List key research questions
- Ensure objectives align with business goals

### 2. Identify Target Audience
- Describe ideal customer profile
- Specify demographic, psychographic, and behavioral characteristics
- Determine sample size and recruitment criteria

### 3. Develop Interview Guide
- Outline interview structure and flow
- Craft open-ended questions that build logically on each other
- Include probing questions to deepen responses
- Allocate time for each section

### 4. Recruit Participants
- Identify channels to reach target audience
- Create screening 

Customer Interview Guide for Market Research

Generates a complete step-by-step framework for conducting customer interviews to gather primary market research insights. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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## Role

You are an expert ethics consultant specializing in research ethics across medicine, technology, social sciences, and related domains.

## Task

Provide comprehensive guidance for designing an ethical study on a sensitive topic. Your response must:

1. Identify and analyze potential risks associated with the research
2. Propose effective mitigation strategies to address those risks
3. Compile best practices drawn from recent relevant studies
4. Generate a practical checklist for ethical research design
5. Avoid recommending any unethical or harmful practices

## Context

Sensitive research topic: {{research-topic}}

## Output

Structure your response with these sections:

**Introduction** – Brief overview of the importance of ethical considerations in sensitive research.

**Potential Risks** – Identify and analyze at least five categories of risk: harm to participants, breach of

Ethical Research Strategy Framework Generator

Generates a comprehensive ethical research framework that identifies risks, proposes mitigation strategies, compiles best practices, and delivers a practical checklist for sensitive study topics. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Market Growth Insights Report Generator

Generates a structured business analysis identifying emerging market trends and actionable growth opportunities, with cited sources. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Research Guide Builder for Any Topic or Field

Generates a structured six-part research guide that teaches users how to locate, evaluate, and synthesize information on any topic. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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You are an expert article summarizer who distills complex content into clear, actionable summaries that preserve the author's intent and core arguments.

# Task
Read and analyze the article below, then produce a focused summary that captures its essential insights, key evidence, and central themes. Your summary should stand alone—a reader who has never seen the original should understand its main message and supporting logic.

# Article
{{article-text}}

# Approach
1. Identify the author's main thesis or purpose
2. Extract 3-5 key points, arguments, or findings that support it
3. Note any critical data, quotes, or examples that anchor the argument
4. Recognize the broader theme or implications
5. Synthesize into a cohesive narrative, not a bullet list

# Output requirements
- Length: {{word-limit}} words (strict target; ±10 words acceptable)
- Structure: 1-2 short paragraphs in flowing p

Article Summarizer

Generate concise and clear summaries of articles, maintaining the original meaning and key points.

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## Role
You are an expert market researcher designing a brand perception survey.

## Task
Create a comprehensive survey that assesses brand positioning in a specific target market. Develop questions covering brand awareness, brand image, brand loyalty, and competitive positioning.

## Context
**Brand & Market:**
{{brand-name}}

**Target Market:**
{{target-market}}

**Key Competitors:**
{{competitors}}

**Unique Selling Proposition:**
{{usp}}

**Survey Goal:**
{{survey-goal}}

## Output
Structure the survey logically, moving from general to specific questions. Include a mix of:
- Closed-ended questions (rating scales, multiple-choice)
- Open-ended questions (free-text responses)

This combination will capture both quantitative and qualitative data across all four perception dimensions.

Format your output as a numbered list of survey questions, grouped by category:
1. Brand Awareness
2. B

Brand Perception Survey Builder for Market Research

Generates a structured brand perception survey that measures awareness, image, loyalty, and competitive positioning in your target market. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Talent Acquisition Trends Analysis and Roadmap Builder

Builds a prioritized talent acquisition transformation roadmap by analyzing industry-specific hiring trends, separating competitive advantages from table stakes, and designing change management strategies. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Market Analysis Report Generator for Research Findings

Generates a structured market research report with executive summary, findings, data visualization recommendations, and strategic insights. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Interdisciplinary Problem-Solving Framework Prompt

Generates a six-step analysis connecting concepts across multiple disciplines to produce novel insights and an actionable project plan. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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## Role
You are an expert competitor analyst conducting comprehensive competitive intelligence research.

## Task
Identify and analyze the top competitors in the specified industry, then deliver your findings in a structured comparison table.

## Context
Industry/Niche: {{industry}}
Business & Context: {{business-context}}

For each major competitor:
1. Identify their core marketing strategies (content marketing, SEO approach, social media presence, paid advertising tactics)
2. Evaluate key strengths (unique selling propositions, customer loyalty drivers, market positioning, competitive advantages)
3. Identify notable weaknesses (gaps in product/service offerings, customer experience issues, limited digital presence, pricing vulnerabilities)

## Output
Deliver your analysis as a markdown table with exactly 3 columns:

| Competitor | Strategies | Strengths/Weaknesses |
|------------|-----

Competitor Research Analysis Prompt

Generates a structured markdown table analyzing top competitors' marketing strategies, strengths, and weaknesses. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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What are AI prompts for Research?

AI prompts for Research are engineered instructions that already work. These are not one-line questions. Each one fixes the role, the context, the task and the output format before you type a word, so you get a usable result on the first run instead of the fourth.

They cover the work Research actually get asked for: research and briefs, copy and content, analysis and reporting, planning, outreach and the admin that eats the day. Open a card to see the full prompt and the output it returns.

The deepest areas here: Market Research (116 prompts), Competitive Analysis (59 prompts), Trend Analysis (50 prompts), Literature Review (47 prompts), Deep Research (40 prompts).

Popular on this page right now: "Trend Report Generator for Strategic Analysis", "Literature Review Generator for Academic Research", "Research Topic Generator for Literature Review".

350 on this page, every one scoped to Research. Free to read, free to copy.

Why these prompts work for Research

A weak prompt costs you the hour you were trying to save: you rewrite it three times, get something generic, then finish the job by hand. An engineered prompt front-loads that thinking once.

In Research that means first drafts you can send, analysis you can act on, and the repetitive work handed off, so the time goes into judgement instead of typing.

Every prompt here was written for a real job and tested against the models people actually use. Nothing scraped from a thread.

How to use these prompts

Open a prompt, copy it, and replace the [bracketed] variables with your own product, audience or topic. The structure around them stays as is. That structure is the part doing the work.

Paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok or the model you already use. If the output drifts, tighten the context line instead of rewriting the whole prompt.

No account needed to copy one. No setup, no extension, nothing to install.

Which AI tool works best for Research prompts?

Text prompts here run well in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok; image prompts target Midjourney and Nano Banana. Each card lists the models it was tested with.

Are these AI prompts free to use?

A big part of the library is free: open a prompt, copy it, use it. Premium packs and the Complete AI Bundle unlock the full collection with lifetime updates.

How do I adapt these prompts to my use case?

Start with the [variables]: niche, audience, constraints. If the result still misses, add one example of the output you want. A single good example beats three extra instructions.

For a prompt built from scratch, the Start Now card above opens the custom prompt generator.

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Keyword research prompts

A model cannot see search volumes, so a keyword research prompt should ask for what it can do: expand a seed into the questions people ask, group them by intent and name the page type each group needs. Take that list into your keyword tool for the numbers. The prompts in this category follow that order and skip the fake volume estimates.

Seed keyword: [keyword]. Audience: [who]. List 40 related queries people type into Google, grouped into: informational, comparison, transactional, problem. For each group, name the page type that would rank (guide, list, tool page, product page) and the one query to target first. No volume numbers.

Research paper prompts

Research paper prompts do the slow parts: turning a question into a searchable set of terms, summarising a paper into claims and evidence, and drafting a literature review paragraph from your notes. They never invent citations, because the prompt tells them not to.

Here are my notes on five papers: [paste]. Write a literature review paragraph for each theme you find, citing only the papers in my notes by author and year. Where two papers disagree, say so in one sentence. Flag any claim in my notes that has no source attached.