Grant Writer

Grant Writer 1456110 * Hourly pay: $65/hr * Worksite: Leading university (Palo Alto, CA 94304 - Hybrid, Must be onsite Mondays and Wednesdays) * W2 Employment, Retirement Savings Program, PSL * 10 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment A leading university is seeking a Grant Writer. The successful candidate will support the School of Medicine's research efforts by identifying and pursuing funding opportunities with local and family foundations. Grant Writer Responsibilities: * Identify and evaluate local and family foundation funding opportunities. * Develop compelling proposals that advance community-focused research. * Coordinate proposal timelines and ensure high-quality submissions. * Support faculty and research teams with grant strategy and preparation. * Participate with the principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within the parameters of sponsored and nonsponsored research guidelines. Grant Writer Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience as a Grant Writer in higher education or research environments. * Master's degree. * Experience with IRB processes and grant writing at universities is highly desirable. * Experience writing and preparing grant proposals for federal, state, or foundation funding. * Familiarity with university research administration systems and offices. * Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate research concepts clearly. * Proven experience in grant proposal development and submission for federal, state, and foundation funding in higher education * Project management skills to coordinate multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously * Strong knowledge of research compliance, including IRB, NIH. Shift: * Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day. * Open for consideration; usually on-site Mondays and Wednesdays. (H)

Created: 2025-11-10