Guides & tools

Resources

Curated resources for research administrators, including foundation lists, AI tools, and practical guides to support research management.

AI Playbook for Research Development

100 prompts. 12 categories. A complete companion system for Research Development and Pre-Award professionals who use AI as a thinking partner.

AI Prompts Library

A working toolkit of prompts for research development professionals, sponsored programs offices, and PIs.

The AI-Powered Research Newsletter Playbook

A step-by-step playbook for producing high-impact research newsletters without the burnout.

The AI-Readiness Self-Assessment for Research Leaders

A practical guide to understanding where you are and what to do next

The Researcher's Online Presence Playbook

A practical guide to getting seen, trusted, and funded.

AI Environmental Impact Calculator

This tool helps you understand the real-world environmental footprint of AI use by translating compute, energy consumption, and model activity into clear metrics you can act on.

Essential Books for Research Administrators

A Curated Guide with Community Recommendations

Managing AI in Research

A Practical Guide for Research Administrators

Federal Agencies Approach to AI in Grants

A Guide for Research Administrators

Research Tracker Template

Template to get you started tracking your faculties interests

AI Prompt Guide

GenAI tips and tricks for Research Development professionals

List of 57k Foundations

A comprehensive list of over 57k foundations providing research funding in the US

Atom Grants Brochure

Downloadable brochure detailing Atom's core services