Research Funding & Grants Officer

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts & Science, seeks a Funded Research Officer in the Office of Research Services to advance research funding initiatives and strategic outreach across sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

The role leads grant applications, aligns submissions with program criteria, and supports faculty with funding strategies, workshops, and data resources. Term position with strong emphasis on collaboration, analytics, and policy development.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• PhD would be an asset.
• 5+ years in research administration and fundraising.
• Knowledge of grants lifecycle and funding programs.
• Experience with budgets and financial planning for grants.
• Experience with research metrics and performance data.

Responsibilities

• Implementing plans and process improvements for funding activities.
• Staying informed on funding programs, guidelines and regulations.
• Advising faculty on funding strategies and proposal improvements.
• Leading seminars and workshops on funding.
• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining SharePoint resources and funding databases.
• Disseminating information on funding opportunities to the community.

Skills

Grant development

Budget planning

Stakeholder engagement

Research funding policy

Advanced Excel

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Science/Social Science/Humanities

PhD preferred

Tools

SharePoint

RIS

FIS

My Research System

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts & Science, seeks a Funded Research Officer in the Office of Research Services to advance research funding initiatives and strategic outreach across sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

The role leads grant applications, aligns submissions with program criteria, and supports faculty with funding strategies, workshops, and data resources. Term position with strong emphasis on collaboration, analytics, and policy development.