Impact Finance Intern: Grants & Budgets in Life Sciences

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) invites students or recent graduates to join our finance and operations internship in Indianapolis. You will learn how finance supports research, grants, purchasing, and day-to-day operations, while gaining hands-on experience with budgeting, reporting, and vendor documentation.

The program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, with a 35-hour week schedule and a total stipend of $9,650, disbursed bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in finance, accounting, business, economics, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in financial operations, accounting, budgeting, grants finance, or nonprofit administration.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional office environment.
• Commitment to the full duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with invoices, purchase orders, expenses, and financial records.
• Support budget tracking, account reconciliation, and basic reporting.
• Help organize finance files and vendor documentation.
• Use Excel to maintain spreadsheets and summarize information.
• Support special projects that improve finance workflows.

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate in finance, accounting, business, economics, nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) invites students or recent graduates to join our finance and operations internship in Indianapolis. You will learn how finance supports research, grants, purchasing, and day-to-day operations, while gaining hands-on experience with budgeting, reporting, and vendor documentation.

The program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027, with a 35-hour week schedule and a total stipend of $9,650, disbursed bi-weekly.