Research Grants Facilitator (Fixed Term)

Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A research centre at Cambridge is seeking a Research Grants Facilitator to provide comprehensive support throughout the research funding lifecycle. The role includes identifying funding opportunities, managing applications, and working closely with the collections community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills. The position is fixed-term for 3 years, with a commitment to equality and diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilitating research grants.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support throughout the research funding lifecycle.
• Collaborate with PDRAs and Visiting Fellows.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Experience in research grant facilitation

Job description

Overview

Working for the Collections-Connections-Communities (CCC) initiative the Research Grants Facilitator will provide comprehensive support throughout the research funding lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and shaping proposals to managing applications and offering post-award guidance. Working closely with PDRAs, Visiting Fellows, and the wider collections community, the role will play a key part in supporting its new Natural History Humanities (H2H) programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills and experience in research grant facilitation to contribute to a pioneering initiative that bridges disciplines and strengthens Cambridge's position at the forefront of collections-based research.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support throughout the research funding lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and shaping proposals to managing applications and post-award guidance.
• Collaborate with PDRAs, Visiting Fellows, and the wider collections community to support the Natural History Humanities (H2H) programme.

Other details

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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