• MAPPING
  • TRENDS
  • PROFILES
  • HUMAN

How to track funding trends with your AI

Connect Stanford OpenAlex to your AI client to turn research data into funding intelligence.

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Short answer

How can I track funding trends with my AI?

Your AI uses the Stanford OpenAlex MCP to find specific funders and their research connections. It maps which organizations back certain scientific fields so you can see where research money is moving. You get a clear view of funder influence through these data connections.

Where your insights land.

Research intelligence outcomes.

The AI processes the OpenAlex data into these specific results.

MAPPING

Funder influence maps

The AI identifies which organizations drive specific research areas. You see exactly who is backing which scientific domains.

TRENDS

Funding shifts

The AI tracks changes in research investment over time. You spot emerging scientific fields before they become mainstream.

PROFILES

Organization deep dives

The AI pulls specific data on individual funders. You get a detailed look at their historical research support.

HUMAN

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the raw data and connections. You decide which funding trends matter for your specific strategy.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of querying the OpenAlex database.

  1. Find funders

    The AI searches the OpenAlex database to find specific organizations or funding bodies.

    search_funders

  2. Get details

    The AI pulls specific metadata and research links for a single funder.

    get_funder

  3. Analyze influence

    The AI cross-references funder data with research output to see where money meets science.

    search_funders

  4. Synthesize trends

    The AI groups the gathered data into readable summaries of scientific domain investment.

    get_fundersearch_funders

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your research.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap the bracketed text with the scientific field or organization you want to investigate.

OpenAlex Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1IhaHep1Klzl6YPd1lxfO7cfzrTJkmx4GduKvQt1/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — OpenAlex capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stanford-openalex-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1IhaHep1Klzl6YPd1lxfO7cfzrTJkmx4GduKvQt1/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Search for funders that have recently supported research in [quantum computing].

  • Get the details for the [National Science Foundation] and show me their research influence.

  • Which organizations are the primary funders for [climate change mitigation] research?

  • Map the relationship between [Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation] and their specific scientific domains.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI find funding amounts for specific grants?

    No. The AI only accesses the data provided by the OpenAlex tools, which focuses on funder and research connections.

  • 02

    Can the AI automatically send emails to these funders?

    No. The AI only retrieves and analyzes data. You must handle all outreach and communication yourself.

  • 03

    Does the AI update the OpenAlex database?

    No. The AI only reads from the database to provide you with information. It cannot modify or delete any records in OpenAlex.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as your client is MCP-compatible, like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which funder is which?

    The AI uses the search and get tools to match your natural language requests to specific organization identifiers in the database.

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