Key takeaways
- Researchers, scientists, and inventors use the PRFAQ Framework to think critically about their impact of their discovery/invention, articulate the story clearly, and inspire action.
- Researchers, scientists, and inventors write their PRFAQ to create a better paper.
- The PRFAQ is the best tool to develop a better vision and strategy for their discovery/invention, increasing the likelihood they get the funding or the support to productize their discovery/invention.
The PRFAQ Framework is great for researchers, scientists, and inventors who want to apply for grants, evangelize their discovery/invention, or figure out a path to commercialization. It’s a great tool to develop the story behind an innovation to make and answer key questions about the feasibility and viability of the project.
Researchers and scientists, working at universities, nonprofits, or for profit organization, need to seek funding and support for initiatives they want to explore. It requires building a case for the impact the project will have. Standard frameworks for pitching are not flexible enough to accommodate hypotheses and assumptions. They require innovators to embellish the story with questionable data or language style to get the deserved attention.
For initiatives where the invention/discovery has already happened, the next step is to productize it into a viable solution or to find the bakers or team that will take it to the next level. It’s challenging to convey the details of the discovery or invention for those that weren’t deeply involved in the project.
The PRFAQ framework addresses these concerns and it’s a great tool for researchers, scientists, and inventors to garner funds, support, and to see their efforts come to life.
The framework helps them tell a clear, concise, and coherent story that non-experts understand. It provides the mechanisms to capture hypotheses and assumptions that still need to be explored. It encourages the synthesis of the idea in plain language, which helps researchers think critically about the value of what they are doing.
Researchers, scientists, and inventors who use PRFAQ will be less frustrated when promoting their work and seeking support for it. They will think more clearly and develop empathy for bakers, builders, and, most importantly, for the final customers who will benefit from their invention or discovery.
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Who’s this for?
Anyone leading scientific and research projects in public or private institutions, including corporations, government, and nonprofits. This is useful in research in fields such as pharmaceuticals, engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, clean energy, biotechnology, space exploration, neuroscience & cognitive sciences, business & economics, etc.
What makes a PRFAQ great for researchers?
Researchers have the information on their heads and on their papers. PRFAQ makes it easier for them to use a standard format to convert those ideas into an easy to understand, well articulate, and inspiring document.
Who are the collaborators for the PRFAQ?
The researchers working on the project collaborate with other domain experts, advisors, industry experts, and other teams within their organization to develop the PRFAQ.
Who do they share the PRFAQ?
The team who’ll be doing the research or productizing it reads the PRFAQ. It's also shared with supporters and others to evangelize the ideas behind this project.
When is it not appropriate to use a PRFAQ?
PRFAQs are a great stepping stone for a grant proposal, but at this current moment, they are not a substitute for it. PRFAQs are not good documents to capture in-depth the information about the research or to publish the research. Although, starting from a PRFAQ before publishing the paper will help develop a vocabulary and story that resonates with a broader audience.
