Scientific Research Administrator Intern - Grants Management (2027)
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI)
Summary
IBRI is seeking a student interested in grants, nonprofit funding, philanthropy, research administration, or public health. The intern will help support grant proposals, funder research, reporting, and documentation.
Job description
Program Details
- Program Dates: May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027
- Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2026. For priority consideration, apply by October 15, 2026.
- Schedule: 35 hours per week
- Stipend: This internship includes a stipend of $9,650 for the full program, disbursed in bi-weekly installments on or before the 7th and 22nd of each month
Responsibilities
- Research grant opportunities, foundations, and funding priorities.
- Help organize proposal materials, timelines, and required attachments.
- Support grant reporting by gathering updates and documentation.
- Maintain grant calendars, files, and funder information.
- Draft short summaries, updates, and stewardship materials.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in nonprofit management, public policy, business, communications, life sciences, public health, or a related field.
- Interest in grants, sponsored programs, nonprofit funding, research administration, or philanthropy.
- Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to track deadlines and requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to the full duration of the internship.
Requirements
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in nonprofit management, public policy, business, communications, life sciences, public health, or a related field
- Interest in grants, sponsored programs, nonprofit funding, research administration, or philanthropy
- Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to track deadlines and requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Commitment to the full duration of the internship
Benefits
- Stipend $9,650
- 35 hours per week
Company overview
The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) is a pioneering nonprofit translational medicine research organization headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in 2013 as the nation's first industry-led collaborative life sciences research institute, IBRI operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing scientific discoveries into potential new therapeutics. The institute focuses primarily on understanding the pathogenesis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes while expanding into other metabolic diseases, Alzheimer's disease, and rare pediatric diseases. IBRI employs a unique public-private partnership model that bridges the gap between academic research and commercial drug development, supported by industry leaders, investors, and philanthropic partners. With 201-500 employees, the institute operates within the 16 Tech Innovation District and maintains strategic collaborations with major academic institutions including Indiana University. IBRI's innovative financing model ensures that when discoveries are ready for clinical trials, intellectual property is either sold back to industry or spun off, creating sustainable revenue streams while advancing medical breakthroughs that might not otherwise reach patients.