R&D and Grants Writing Intern

Bai Virtual Services - OPC; Cebu City; Hybrid; PHP 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work-from-home options

Job summary

A dynamic digital solutions provider based in Cebu is looking for a R&D and Grants Writing Intern. In this hybrid role, you will research funding opportunities, maintain a database of grants, and create compelling narratives for applications while gaining valuable experience in the nonprofit sector. Ideal candidates are current students in Communications or related fields who are strong writers and proficient with tools like Canva and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Current student with a passion for writing and storytelling.
• Comfortable with complex research tools and government portals.
• Experience with design tools and creating visual content.

Responsibilities

• Research government grants and funding opportunities.
• Maintain a centralized database of funding sources.
• Create and manage a grants calendar to track deadlines.
• Develop templates for grant applications.
• Use design tools to enhance presentations and pitches.

Skills

Strong Writer

Research Pro

Attention to Detail

Strategic Thinking

Education

Pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

Hybrid - Cebu Fresh Graduate/Student Bachelor Internship

Job Description

R&D and Grants Writing Intern. Your mission is to secure the future of our programs by identifying untapped funding streams. You will map the grant landscape, organize a rigorous application calendar, and draft foundational narratives that effectively tell the Bai Academy story to stakeholders and grantors. Preferably pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible hours, work-from-home. (Cebu based)

Qualifications

• Current Student pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong Writer – ability to write persuasively, clearly, and professionally.
• Research Pro – comfortable navigating complex government portals and dense eligibility documents.
• Tools – proficient in Google Workspace, Canva, and PowerPoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Grant Prospecting – rigorously research government grants, private foundations, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding opportunities in Australia and the Philippines.
• Database Management – build and maintain a centralized Google Sheets database of funding sources, tracking eligibility, deadlines, and requirements.
• Calendar Oversight – create a long‑term grants calendar to ensure the team never misses a submission window.
• Drafting & Templating – develop "Master Grant Templates" and boilerplate content for common application questions (Company Mission, Impact Metrics, Project Goals).
• Visual Storytelling – use Canva and PowerPoint to create compelling pitch decks or data visualizations to accompany grant submissions.

Required Skills

• Narrative Building – ability to turn data into a compelling story of community impact.
• Attention to Detail – precision in following strict grant guidelines and word counts.
• Strategic Thinking – identify which grants align best with Bai Academy’s mission to maximize win probability.

Application Instructions (Important)

To help us assess your application, please include the following:

Education / Student Status

• Your current course and school/university

Persuasive and Professional Writing Experience

• Brief description of any academic projects, internships, or professional experiences where you demonstrated the ability to write persuasively, clearly, and professionally, such as drafting proposals, reports, marketing content, research papers, or formal correspondence.

Design Tools / Software

• Tools you are familiar with (e.g., Canva, PowerPoint, etc.)
• A link to your portfolio, Google Drive, or sample works (school projects are accepted)

Availability

• Internship availability (school‑required hours)