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Grant WriterTEKBERRY • Palo Alto, California, USA
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Grant Writer

Grant Writer

TEKBERRY • Palo Alto, California, USA
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Pay Rate Range : $67.50 / hr

Employment Type : Part-Time (10 hours per week)

Duration : Contract 12 months

Schedule : Flexible; generally Monday / Wednesday on-site with hybrid options available

Location : Stanford CA 94305

Job Code : Overview

Tekberry is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Grant Writer to support our client a world-class research and academic this role you will identify and pursue funding opportunities with local and family foundations to advance the department s community-focused research initiatives.

Reporting to the Vice Chief of Research the Grant Writer will collaborate with faculty program leads and research administrators to develop competitive proposals manage submission timelines and ensure high-quality compliant applications aligned with our client s research standards. As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to health benefits.

Responsibilities

Grant Development and Strategy (60%)

  • Identify evaluate and prioritize funding opportunities from local and family foundations.
  • Collaborate with principal investigators (PIs) faculty and research teams to develop compelling proposals that align with community-based research priorities.
  • Draft edit and refine narrative sections including statements of need project descriptions and impact summaries.
  • Coordinate proposal timelines gather required documents and ensure timely submission.
  • Track proposal outcomes and maintain an active database of funding opportunities and submissions.

Research Administration and Compliance (40%)

  • Partner with the PI in preparing administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.
  • Ensure all submissions comply with Stanford University federal and foundation regulations including IRB and NIH standards.
  • Liaise with Stanford s Research Management Group (RMG) Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) and other administrative offices to manage routing and approvals.
  • Utilize Stanford systems such as SeRA Cayuse Proposals FFIT / MyProjects eCertification OPACS and Authority Manager for proposal and compliance management.
  • Must-Have Qualifications

  • Master s degree (required).
  • 3 years of direct experience writing and preparing grant proposals in higher education or research settings.
  • Proven experience developing and submitting proposals for federal state and foundation funding.
  • Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate technical or scientific concepts into clear persuasive language.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with research compliance processes including IRB and NIH standards.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with faculty staff and executive leadership.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Stanford University s research administration systems and processes (RMG OSR SeRA Cayuse FFIT / MyProjects eCertification OPACS Authority Manager).
  • Prior experience in community-focused or health-related research proposal development.
  • Experience writing for local or family foundation audiences.
  • Demonstrated understanding of sponsored research policies and administrative requirements.
  • Work Standards

  • Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrates professionalism discretion and collaboration across diverse faculty and administrative groups.
  • Quality & Accuracy : Ensures all proposal components meet internal and external submission requirements.
  • Accountability : Manages timelines proactively and communicates progress and priorities to executive leadership.
  • Work Environment : Hybrid role with both on-site collaboration and remote flexibility.
  • Top 3 Hiring Requirements

    Proven experience in grant proposal development and submission for federal state and foundation funding in higher education.

    Strong project management skills to coordinate multiple proposals and deadlines.

    Demonstrated knowledge of research compliance including IRB and NIH guidelines.

    Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals resulting in successful placements!

    Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer . Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other protected categories under applicable laws.

    Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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