Grants Research Associate (Remote) — Higher-Ed Funding

Hanover Research; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

14 paid holidays including MLK Jr. Day

401K employer matching

Health and dental benefits

Wellness programs

Snacks and beverages

Job summary

Hanover Research is seeking a Grants Research Associate for a remote opportunity. You will identify funding sources that align with client projects, prepare prospecting reports, and deliver client-ready research with minimal oversight.

Collaboration with Content Directors and Grants Consultants is essential to refine project scopes and deliver impactful insights. Ideal candidates have academic-writing experience, strong editing and communication skills, and comfort with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and researching for an academic audience.
• Strong communication, fact-checking, writing, and editing skills in English.
• High interest in prospect research, fundraising, grant writing, and the organizations served.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly and independently with minimal guidance or oversight.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills and work ethic.
• Proven academic achievement.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Identify and select sources of funding that align with client projects.
• Manage tight deadlines to create prospecting reports and other deliverables on time.
• Demonstrate an understanding of clients’ needs and the goals of their projects, both programmatic and research-related.
• Independently create client-ready deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate with Content Directors and Grants Consultants to refine project scopes.
• Explore creative solutions for preparing content and delivering it to clients efficiently.
• Represent Hanover alongside colleagues in articulating findings from research.

Skills

Academic writing

Editing

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in liberal arts-related discipline preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Power BI

Job description

Hanover Research is seeking a Grants Research Associate for a remote opportunity. You will identify funding sources that align with client projects, prepare prospecting reports, and deliver client-ready research with minimal oversight.

Collaboration with Content Directors and Grants Consultants is essential to refine project scopes and deliver impactful insights. Ideal candidates have academic-writing experience, strong editing and communication skills, and comfort with MS Office.