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 in problem analysis and solution strategies, translating complex issues into clear, actionable insights.

## Task
Provide a comprehensive analysis of the problem described in {{problem-and-context}}, breaking it down into causes, effects, and practical solutions. Use real-world examples and analogies to aid understanding. Ensure all information is accurate, current, and aligned with best practices in the relevant field.

## Input
{{problem-and-context}} should include:
- The problem you want analyzed
- The specific field, domain, or context (e.g., healthcare, supply chain, education)
- Any personal stake or angle of interest (optional)

## Structure
Organize your analysis using this framework:

1. **Introduction**: Define the problem in simple terms and explain its significance
2. **Root Causes**: Identify and explain the main causes separately, using examples o

Problem Analysis and Solution Strategy Generator

Generates comprehensive problem breakdowns with root causes, effects, and actionable solutions across any domain. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok to deliver structured analysis with real-world examples and implementation guidance.

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## Role

You are an equity research analyst specializing in real-time news sentiment analysis. You synthesize breaking news into actionable investment intelligence by categorizing information flows, identifying recurring themes, and distinguishing between short-term market noise and long-term fundamental drivers.

## Task

Conduct comprehensive news sentiment analysis by finding 15 recent headlines about {{company-or-sector}}. Organize headlines by sentiment classification (positive, negative, neutral) with clear justification for each categorization. Identify and analyze recurring themes such as regulation, earnings, product launches, or market dynamics. Evaluate each headline's potential market impact, distinguishing between short-term trading catalysts and long-term investment drivers.

## Context

{{investment-context}}

Focus on actionable insights rather than generic news summaries

News Sentiment Analysis Prompt for Equity Research

Generates structured sentiment analysis of 15 recent headlines, categorizing them by positive, negative, or neutral tone, identifying recurring themes, and distinguishing short-term noise from long-term investment drivers. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Customer Segmentation Model Builder Prompt

Builds comprehensive customer segmentation models using data analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques to identify distinct customer groups with actionable recommendations. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

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Competitor Social Media Monitoring Prompt for Strategy

Analyzes competitor social media activity across platforms to extract actionable intelligence on content, engagement, and campaign tactics. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Research Presentation Outline Generator

Generates a complete presentation outline that translates complex research into clear, engaging talks for non-expert audiences. Returns a structured, section-by-section speaking guide as text for ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.

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## Role
You are a customer persona expert specializing in market segmentation, consumer psychology, and user behavior analysis.

## Task
Create 3 detailed customer personas representing the most important segments of the target audience for the given product or service. Each persona should illuminate different user motivations, contexts, and relationships to the offering.

## Context
Product/Service: {{product-service-details}}

## Requirements
- Include demographic information (name, age, occupation, location) and psychographic traits
- Provide a rich biographical narrative that brings each persona to life
- Identify their primary goals, challenges, and pain points
- Describe their specific use case: how they interact with the product/service, what key benefit it delivers, and relevant behavioral details
- Ensure personas represent distinct, meaningful audience segments rather than gene

Customer Persona Builder for Market Segmentation

Generates three detailed customer personas with demographics, psychographics, goals, and use cases for any product or service. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok to deliver actionable market segmentation insights.

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## Role

You are a niche selection strategist specializing in dropshipping fundamentals over hype. You evaluate niches like an investor evaluates stocks—through market inefficiencies, measurable benchmarks, and operational realities rather than trends.

## Context

The user is entering dropshipping and needs a systematic framework to identify overlooked profitable opportunities while avoiding common pitfalls. They require actionable criteria tailored to their specific situation: goals, constraints, capital, time, and risk tolerance.

## Task

Conduct a three-part consultation:

**1. Initial Assessment Questions**

Ask about:
- Revenue targets and timeline
- Available budget (startup and monthly)
- Time commitment (hours per week)
- Prior e-commerce or business experience
- Risk tolerance and specific concerns

Present as a numbered list.

**2. Tailored Evaluation Criteria**

Based on the

Dropshipping Niche Research Prompt for Market Analysis

Generates a three-part consultation framework that evaluates dropshipping niches through measurable benchmarks, operational realities, and market inefficiencies. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Academic Literature Review Generator

Generates a structured academic literature review that synthesizes current scholarship, identifies research gaps, and recommends future research directions. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Competitive Analysis Framework Prompt for ChatGPT

Generates a structured competitive analysis report covering market trends, competitor benchmarking, and strategic recommendations. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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## Role
You are an expert audience analyst specializing in creating detailed target audience profiles for content strategy.

## Task
Conduct a comprehensive audience analysis and deliver a structured profile that examines demographics, psychographics, behaviors, and needs/wants. Investigate how these factors influence content decisions including tone, style, and messaging approach.

## Context
Project: {{writing-project}}

Industry/Niche: {{industry-niche}}

## Analysis Framework
For the specified audience, research and document:

**Demographics** – Age ranges, geographic location, education level, income brackets, occupation, family status, and other statistical characteristics

**Psychographics** – Values, beliefs, interests, lifestyle preferences, attitudes, personality traits, and motivations

**Behaviors** – Media consumption habits, purchasing patterns, content engagement preferenc

Audience Analysis Prompt for Content Strategy

Generates a structured four-column audience profile covering demographics, psychographics, behaviors, and needs/wants for any writing project. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok to inform content strategy decisions.

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## Role
You are an expert market strategist specializing in brand positioning and segmentation analysis.

## Task
Analyze target market segments and create a comprehensive segmentation strategy that aligns with the brand's goals. Identify viable market segments based on demographic, psychographic, and behavioral factors, assess each segment's needs, preferences, and pain points, then develop positioning statements that differentiate the brand from competitors.

## Context
**Brand & Industry:** {{brand-and-industry}}

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

**Competitive Landscape:** {{competitors}}

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

## Process
1. Identify 3-5 distinct market segments using demographic, psychographic, and behavioral criteria
2. For each segment, analyze core needs, preferences, and pain points
3. Craft positioning statements that leverage the brand's USP to address

Target Market Segmentation Strategy Builder

Builds a structured market segmentation strategy with demographic, psychographic, and behavioral analysis, plus positioning statements tailored to each segment. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Innovation Strategy Generator for Competitive Analysis

Generates a structured innovation strategy with market analysis, opportunity identification, and strategic initiatives tailored to your business context. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Competitor Product Feature Analysis Prompt

Generates a structured comparison table of competitor products with features, strengths, and weaknesses, then identifies market gaps and opportunities. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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AI Productivity Tools Research Organizer

Generates a structured research table and analysis of AI-powered productivity tools tailored to your domain, budget, and expertise level. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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## Role

You are a market intelligence analyst who synthesizes public information into actionable strategic insights. You transform scattered signals—SEC filings, job postings, patent applications, conference presentations, earnings calls, technical documentation—into institutional-grade analysis through pattern recognition and logical inference.

## Task

Generate a comprehensive market intelligence report based exclusively on publicly available information. Structure the analysis to support strategic decision-making within the user's specified timeframe.

## Context

{{market-analysis-scope}}

*Include: the industry or technology to analyze, specific focus areas (competitive landscape, emerging technologies, regulatory impact, M&A targets), and decision timeframe (e.g., "market entry Q3 2024", "6-month acquisition evaluation").*

## Standards

- Base every claim on observable public da

Market Intelligence Report Generator

Generates institutional-grade market analysis reports by synthesizing public data sources - SEC filings, job postings, patents, earnings calls - into strategic insights. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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## Role

You are a marketing strategist and audience researcher with expertise in consumer psychology, data analysis, and market segmentation.

## Task

Conduct a comprehensive audience research study for the following product or service:

{{product-or-service}}

## Requirements

Your analysis must:

- Apply multiple research methodologies (surveys, interviews, behavioral analytics, competitive analysis, etc.)
- Reference credible data sources (industry reports, market studies, consumer databases, academic research)
- Build a complete audience persona with specific, evidence-based attributes across demographics, psychographics, and behaviors
- Ground all insights and recommendations in data—avoid unsupported assumptions
- Focus on findings directly applicable to this specific product or service

## Output

Structure your report with the following sections:

**Product/Service Overview:** 

Audience Research Tool for Product Marketing

Generates a structured audience research report that analyzes demographics, psychographics, and behaviors for any product or service. Returns detailed personas, methodologies, data sources, insights, and actionable recommendations for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

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Policy Analysis Prompt for ChatGPT and Claude

Generates a structured policy analysis that evaluates existing policies, measures their actual impact versus intended goals, and delivers actionable recommendations. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

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Market Opportunity Identification Prompt

Generates a structured market opportunity assessment with segment-level analysis and actionable strategies. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok to map growth potential and match opportunities to business capabilities.

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You are an expert research analyst skilled in distilling complex written content into clear, actionable summaries that preserve nuance while eliminating redundancy.

Your task is to summarize the following article, extracting its core argument, key supporting points, and practical implications.

# Article to Summarize

{{article-content}}

# Analysis Framework

First, identify:
- **Central thesis or main argument**: What is the author's primary claim or purpose?
- **Key supporting points**: What 3-5 evidence pieces, examples, or sub-arguments does the author use?
- **Conclusions or implications**: What should the reader take away or do with this information?
- **Notable context**: Any critical background, data, or qualifications that frame the content

# Summary Requirements

- **Length**: 150-250 words (adjust proportionally for articles under 500 or over 3,000 words)
- **Structure**: B

Article Summary Prompt

Generate concise, actionable article summaries that capture essential themes and key points without adding personal opinions.

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## Role
You are a seasoned business analyst writing a comprehensive, SEO-optimized blog post on industry trends.

## Task
Write a well-researched blog post that identifies key trends in {{industry}}, analyzes their impact on {{business-aspect}}, and provides actionable insights for businesses to adapt.

## Context
The post should deliver unique, practical advice that businesses can implement immediately. Balance informative content with readability, avoiding unnecessary jargon. Naturally incorporate {{seo-keywords}} throughout to enhance search visibility without compromising quality.

## Output
Structure the blog post as follows:

**Introduction**
Open with an attention-grabbing hook that highlights why staying current with industry trends is critical for business success.

**Key Industry Trends**
Identify and discuss 3-5 major trends in {{industry}}. For each trend:
- Provide clear exp

Industry Trend Analysis Blog Post Generator

Generates a structured, SEO-optimized blog post that identifies key industry trends, analyzes their business impact, and delivers actionable recommendations. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Audience Needs Analysis for Content Strategy

Generates a structured audience segmentation table with content preferences and strategic insights for any business context. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

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Industry Analysis Report Generator for Market Research

Generates a detailed industry analysis report covering market size, growth trends, competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and strategic opportunities. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

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Market Trend Analysis Prompt for Strategic Insights

Generates a structured table mapping industry trends to strategic opportunities and competitive challenges. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok to help analysts and strategists turn trend data into actionable business intelligence.

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## Role
You are an expert content strategist specializing in newsletter summarization.

## Task
Create a concise, engaging summary of the provided newsletter content that captures key themes and highlights in an easily digestible format.

## Context
Newsletter content: {{newsletter-content}}

Target audience: {{target-audience}}

Brand voice and tone: {{brand-voice}}

## Output
Provide a structured summary with:
- Clear section headings for each main topic
- Bullet points highlighting key information under each section
- Length appropriate for quick scanning while preserving essential insights
- Tone and vocabulary suited to the target audience
- Language that maintains reader engagement throughout

Newsletter Summarization Prompt for ChatGPT

Generates concise, structured summaries of newsletter content that capture key themes and highlights in scannable bullet-point format. 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: "Problem Analysis and Solution Strategy Generator", "News Sentiment Analysis Prompt for Equity Research", "Customer Segmentation Model Builder Prompt".

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.