Elicit

Elicit is an AI research assistant designed specifically for academic research that helps users find relevant papers, extract key information, and synthesize findings more efficiently. Unlike general search engines, Elicit uses natural language processing to understand research questions and deliver precise results focused on scientific literature. The platform's core strength lies in its ability to automatically extract structured information from research papers, including methods, sample sizes, results, and limitations, presenting these details in a consistent format that makes paper comparison more efficient. Elicit can analyze a set of papers to identify patterns, contradictions, and consensus across studies on a specific topic. Elicit's literature search capabilities go beyond keyword matching to understand semantic meaning, helping researchers discover relevant papers that might use different terminology but address the same concepts. The platform includes specialized tools for different research activities, including study design assistance, statistical power calculations, and methodological comparisons. The basic version is free for individual research use with limited queries per day, while premium plans increase query limits and add team collaboration features for research groups and academic departments. Elicit is particularly valuable for literature reviews, systematic reviews, and staying current with new publications in rapidly evolving fields.