Elicit is an AI-powered research assistant built to transform how researchers find and analyze academic papers. Think of it as a super-intelligent librarian ready to save you hours by automating tedious tasks like literature reviews, summarizing papers, and extracting key data.
Whether you're a student drafting a thesis, a professional conducting systematic reviews, or a curious individual exploring new topics, Elicit streamlines the research process while delivering high-quality insights.
Here are the key reasons why Elicit is a game-changer for anyone tackling research tasks:
Search through a database of 125+ million academic papers using natural language. Skip the complex Boolean search strings and get exactly what you need.
Receive concise summaries of entire research papers or datasets. No more sifting through pages of dense text.
Every citation or answer includes direct quotes and sources, ensuring accuracy and trust in results.
Elicit saves you valuable time by cutting data extraction by 50% compared to manual methods.
Work seamlessly with tools like Zotero to organize findings, or export your data for deeper analysis.
Now, let's break down how to leverage Elicit's features step-by-step.
Begin by typing your research question into Elicit—for example, "How does screen time affect children's cognitive development?" Elicit works best when your query is specific.
Elicit automatically identifies relevant keywords for your topic but allows you to refine the list. For the example above, keywords might include "screen time," "children," "cognition," or "development."
Elicit scans over 125 million academic papers, returning a ranked list of the most relevant articles. It doesn’t just stop at abstracts; it goes deeper into full-text data (if available).
Each article comes with a detailed summary generated by Elicit, allowing you to assess its relevance without reading the entire text. Identify the main findings, methodologies, and conclusions within seconds.
Need to consolidate your findings? Elicit integrates with Zotero for easy reference management. Alternatively, export your selected papers as a CSV file for structured editing or presentation.
Looking for specific information buried deep in papers? Elicit’s extraction tool is perfect for pulling data directly from tables or supplemental materials in seconds.
Have a dense paper that feels impossible to tackle? Use Elicit’s “Summarize” task to generate concise, digestible summaries of complex articles.
Elicit's Q&A task allows you to ask highly specific questions and receive answers backed by citations. It’s like having an expert researcher at your fingertips.
Need raw data for analysis? Elicit can locate datasets tailored to your study criteria.
Here are some similar AI tools that serve different niches in academic research and writing:
Each tool complements Elicit’s features, offering additional options for specific research needs.
Elicit isn’t here to replace traditional research methods but to enhance them. By automating repetitive tasks like finding papers and extracting insights, Elicit empowers researchers to focus on analyzing data and generating impactful conclusions.
Yes! Elicit offers a free plan with essential features. For advanced tools, opt for the Pro or Team subscriptions at affordable rates.
While Elicit speeds up research tasks, it complements rather than replaces traditional methods. AI provides efficiency, but human oversight ensures quality.
Elicit works across disciplines but is particularly effective in empirical fields such as biomedical research, AI, and social sciences.
Whether you’re new to academic research or a seasoned expert, Elicit offers cutting-edge AI tools for better results in less time.
Why waste hours scanning irrelevant papers when Elicit can produce insights in minutes?
Try Elicit today and join millions of researchers speeding up their workflows and achieving faster, smarter results.
