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Research Grants Intern
The Brain Tumour Charity
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Overview
We are The Brain Tumour Charity, the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally and the only charity in the UK taking on brain tumours on all three fronts: research, campaigning and support.
around £24,570
per year
Full time, Hybrid, Internship, Temporary
(37.5 hours per week, with some out of hours working)
Fleet / Hybrid
Key information
Our team are currently responsible for £8 million of research funding per year, with ambitions to grow this further. As the intern you will; be trained in all pre- and post-award grant processes; gain an understanding of research finance; be trained on the use of grant management software; attend board meetings with international academics and researchers and will have the opportunity to spend time with our key stakeholders.
This internship is for a one year fixed contract.
About the role
- Support the administration of The Charity’s grant application system, monitoring, and review processes, including liaising with researchers.
- Support the peer reviewing of submitted proposals by identifying keywords in applications and expert reviewers for those areas. Ensure reviews and scores are completed within strict deadlines.
- Support with the financial monitoring of awarded grants and maintain accurate records of expenditure.
- Review scientific progress reports recorded within our grant management system.
- Respond to enquiries from the public and colleagues within The Charity about our funded research, research strategy or general research-related queries.
For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.
The Brain Tumour Charity is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ plus communities, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities.
We strive to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all candidates and we encourage all individuals to apply even if they don’t meet all the criteria.
Requirements
- Highly organised.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal).
- Keen eye for detail.
- Ability to effectively manage your own time and prioritise tasks.
- Keen to work as part of a highly motivated small team of grant officers.
- Familiar with research literature search tools, such as PubMed and Google Scholar.