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Best ChatGPT Prompts for Research (2026)

ChatGPT with GPT-5.6 Sol and web search enabled is a powerful research assistant for literature reviews, competitive analysis, market research, and fact-checking. These prompts are designed to get structured, cited research outputs from ChatGPT — optimised for ChatGPT Plus with Browse enabled and the Responses API with web search tool active.

⌨️ 6 prompts 🕐 Updated Jul 21, 2026
💡 How to use these prompts: Replace everything in [BRACKETS] with your specific details before sending. Click Copy to copy any prompt to your clipboard instantly.
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Literature Review Summary
Get a structured summary of research on any topic
Summarize the current state of research on [TOPIC]. Cover: 1. The main consensus view and supporting evidence 2. Where researchers disagree and why 3. The most cited studies or data points 4. What remains unknown or under-researched 5. Practical implications of what the research shows Keep it factual. Cite specific studies or sources where possible.
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Competitive Analysis
Get a structured competitive analysis with a direct verdict
Conduct a competitive analysis of [COMPANY/PRODUCT] vs [COMPETITOR 1] and [COMPETITOR 2]. Cover: 1. Core product and positioning of each 2. Pricing and business model 3. Target customer and use case 4. Key strengths and weaknesses 5. Market share or user base if known 6. One sentence verdict on who wins for which customer type Be specific and direct.
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Market Research Brief
Get a market research overview for any industry
Give me a market research brief on [MARKET/INDUSTRY/NICHE]. Include: 1. Market size and growth rate 2. Key players and rough market shares 3. Primary customer segments and their needs 4. Major trends driving the market right now 5. Key risks and headwinds 6. Gaps or underserved segments Cite data sources where possible. Flag estimates vs confirmed data.
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Research a Company
Get a comprehensive company research brief quickly
Research [COMPANY NAME] and give me a comprehensive overview: 1. What the company does and its core product 2. Founding story and key milestones 3. Revenue, funding, or valuation if known 4. Leadership team and notable hires 5. Recent news and current strategic direction 6. Main competitors and how it differentiates
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Fact Check a Claim
Verify any claim with evidence and context
I need you to fact-check the following claim: "[CLAIM]" 1. Is this claim accurate, partially accurate, misleading, or false? 2. What is the evidence for or against it? 3. Where does the claim come from originally? 4. What important context is missing? 5. What is the most accurate way to state this idea? Be direct about your confidence level. Flag where evidence is uncertain.
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Summarize a Long Document
Extract key points from any long document in seconds
Summarize the following document. Provide: 1. A 2-3 sentence executive summary 2. The 5 most important points as bullet points 3. Any action items or decisions required 4. Any claims that seem questionable or need verification Document: [PASTE DOCUMENT HERE]