Scientific Grant Writer

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children's Hospital of The King’s Daughters is seeking a Scientific Grant Writer to help secure funding for research initiatives. You will draft compelling proposals, identify funding opportunities, and assist in manuscript preparation to support scientific findings.

You will work closely with the Research Department, develop budgets for proposals, and track outcomes for funders. Strong writing, research, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in a Science-related field. A bachelor's degree in English/Literature will also be considered with demonstrated exposure to scientific competencies.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in grant writing.
• Experience in academic research is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Craft compelling, science-backed grant proposals to secure funding for research projects.
• Researches and identifies funding opportunities by analyzing grants, aligning them with research goals, and ensuring eligibility to secure resources.
• Researches and writes articles relating to the research performed.
• Compiles and integrates data from multiple sources for comprehensive analysis, writing scientific manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions.
• Writes reports to funders detailing how money was utilized.
• Works with the Director to develop realistic project budgets for funding proposals.
• Stays updated with trends in grant writing and funding opportunities.
• Contributes to strategy and planning meetings.
• Crafts effective progress reports that fully capture programmatic success with a focus on outcome measurement and impact stories.
• Keeps detailed records of all grant activities and maintain relationships with funders.

Skills

Grant writing

Scientific writing

Research skills

Budget development

Proposal writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Bachelor's degree in English/Literature with scientific exposure

Job description

The Scientific Grant Writer is responsible for drafting scientific research reports, assisting in manuscript preparation, and obtaining funding through grant applications. This role will play a key part in the Research Department by helping to share research findings and increase federal, state, foundation, and corporate grant support. Reports to departmental leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research & Compose

• Crafts compelling, science-backed grant proposals to secure funding for research projects.
• Researches and identifies funding opportunities by analyzing grants, aligning them with research goals, and ensuring eligibility to secure resources.
• Researches and writes articles relating to the research performed.
• Compiles and integrates data from multiple sources for comprehensive analysis, writing scientific manuscripts, presentations, and regulatory submissions.
• Writes reports to funders detailing how money was utilized.

Departmental Support

• Works with the Director to develop realistic project budgets for funding proposals.
• Stays updated with trends in grant writing and funding opportunities.

Administrative Oversight

• Contributes to strategy and planning meetings.
• Crafts effective progress reports that fully capture programmatic success with a focus on outcome measurement and impact stories.
• Keeps detailed records of all grant activities and maintain relationships with funders.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• None

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in a Science-related field. A bachelor's degree in English/Literature will also be considered with demonstrated exposure to scientific competencies.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in grant writing.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in academic research is highly preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals for various types of audiences.
• Strong research skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.