Setting up your Eligibility Profile
Your eligibility profile is a comprehensive overview of your research background, qualifications, and experience that helps Atom's AI accurately match you with funding opportunities and assess your eligibility for specific grants.
How Your Profile is Created
Automatic Profile Generation
When you join Atom Grants, we automatically create your eligibility profile by:
Gathering publicly available information about your research and career
Analyzing your academic publications and professional background
Compiling relevant qualifications and institutional affiliations
Organizing this information into key sections like Summary, Current Position, and Degrees, Awards
This automated process ensures you have a comprehensive starting profile without manual data entry.
Profile Components
Your eligibility profile typically includes:
Professional Summary: Overview of your research focus and career achievements
Current Position: Your present role, institution, and responsibilities
Degrees: Academic qualifications and educational background
Research Experience: Previous positions, projects, and collaborations
Publications: Key research outputs and scholarly contributions
Awards: Your awarded grant and funding history
Updating Your Profile
Using Atom AI Assistant
The most convenient way to update your profile is through our AI assistant:
Access the AI input box at the bottom of your profile page
Ask specific questions like:
"Update my current position to include my new role as Department Head"
"Add my recent PhD in Environmental Science from Stanford"
"Search for and add my latest publications from 2024"
"Find information about my NSF fellowship and add it to my profile"
Let Atom AI search for additional public information to enhance your profile
Review the updates and confirm they're accurate
Direct Editing
For quick changes:
Click the Edit button in the top right of your profile
Make direct inline edits to any section
Save your changes when complete
Why Your Profile Matters
Enhanced Grant Matching
A complete and accurate profile enables:
Deep Research matching: More sophisticated analysis of grant fit based on your full background
Eligibility screening: Automatic assessment of whether you qualify for specific funding opportunities
Personalized recommendations: Tailored suggestions based on your career stage, institution type, and research areas
Improved Accuracy
The more complete your profile, the better our AI can:
Identify grants that match your specific qualifications
Filter out opportunities you're not eligible for
Suggest funding that aligns with your career goals and experience level
Best Practices
Keep Information Current
Regular reviews: Check your profile quarterly for outdated information
Update major changes: New positions, degrees, or significant publications should be added promptly
Use the AI assistant: Let Atom AI help find and add recent achievements you might have missed
Leverage AI Search
Ask for specific searches: "Find my recent conference presentations on climate change"
Request comprehensive updates: "Search for any new information about my research and update my profile"
Fill in gaps: If sections seem incomplete, ask Atom AI to search for additional relevant information
⚠️ Note: Verify Accuracy. Always review AI-suggested updates before accepting them. Correct any inaccuracies in automatically gathered information Ensure all information represents your current status and achievements accurately
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