Best LaTeX Grant Proposal Templates (2026)
A funded grant lives or dies on clarity — and the major funders each expect a specific structure. These free LaTeX proposal templates are pre-built for NSF, NIH, ERC, and NASA, so you focus on the science, not the formatting.
Each opens on LetX and compiles in your browser, with real-time co-editing for multi-PI teams and opt-in AI on your unpublished ideas.
The templates
NSF Grant Proposal
An NSF proposal template with the expected project-description structure and headings.
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NIH Grant Proposal
An NIH-style proposal covering Specific Aims, Significance, Innovation and Approach.
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ERC Grant Proposal
An ERC (European Research Council) proposal layout for the B1/B2 structure.
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NASA ROSES Grant Proposal
A NASA ROSES / NSPIRES proposal with technical merit, work plan and budget tables.
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NSF GRFP Fellowship Statements
NSF GRFP fellowship statements — the personal and research statements graduate applicants need.
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Telescope Observing Proposal
A telescope observing-time proposal (Gemini/ESO/NOIRLab style) with a target-list table.
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Data Management Plan
A funder-ready Data Management Plan, increasingly required as a proposal supplement.
Open in LetX →Which one should you pick?
| If you are applying to... | Use |
|---|---|
| US NSF | NSF Grant Proposal or NSF GRFP |
| US NIH | NIH Grant Proposal |
| European ERC | ERC Grant Proposal |
| NASA | NASA ROSES Proposal |
| A telescope TAC | Telescope Observing Proposal |
Browse them all — plus 400+ other free LaTeX templates — at letx.app/templates. Everything is MIT-licensed and compiles in your browser in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a LaTeX template for NSF or NIH proposals?
Yes. We host pre-structured LaTeX templates for NSF and NIH (plus ERC and NASA ROSES) with the section headings and formatting each funder expects, so you can drop in your content and compile a submission-ready PDF.
What sections does a grant proposal need?
It varies by funder, but most include a summary/abstract, objectives or specific aims, background and significance, methodology/approach, a work plan and timeline, a budget, and references. The templates lay these out for you.
How do I write a grant proposal in LaTeX for free?
Open a proposal template on LetX, click "Open as Template", and edit in your browser — no install. Multiple PIs can co-write in real time, and it compiles to PDF in seconds.
Do I need a Data Management Plan?
Most major funders (NSF, NIH, NASA) now require a Data Management Plan as part of the proposal. Our DMP template gives you a compliant starting structure.
Can co-investigators collaborate on the same proposal?
Yes — LetX supports real-time collaboration, so co-PIs and grant administrators can edit the same document simultaneously without emailing versions around.
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Written by Shihab Shahriar Antor — AI Engineer & Founder of Shahriar Labs. Builder of LetX (collaborative LaTeX) and QuantumSketch (AI STEM video).