Grants & Research Administration Intern

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) invites students to join a summer internship focused on grants, nonprofit funding, and research administration. You will help support grant proposals, funder research, reporting, and documentation.

The program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, with a 35-hour workweek and a stipend of $9,650 paid in bi-weekly installments. Applicants should be enrolled in or recently graduated from programs in nonprofit management, public policy, business, or

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from undergraduate or graduate program in nonprofit management, public policy, business, communications, life sciences, public health, or related field.
• Interest in grants, sponsored programs, nonprofit funding, research administration, or philanthropy.
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to track deadlines and requirements.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel (MS Office).
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to the full duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Research grant opportunities, foundations, and funding priorities.
• Help organize proposal materials, timelines, and required attachments.
• Support grant reporting by gathering updates and documentation.
• Maintain grant calendars, files, and funder information.
• Draft short summaries, updates, and stewardship materials.

Skills

Strong writing

Research

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in nonprofit management/public policy/business/communications/life sciences/public health

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Job description

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) invites students to join a summer internship focused on grants, nonprofit funding, and research administration. You will help support grant proposals, funder research, reporting, and documentation.

The program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, with a 35-hour workweek and a stipend of $9,650 paid in bi-weekly installments. Applicants should be enrolled in or recently graduated from programs in nonprofit management, public policy, business, or