Grants Consultant – Scientific Research Focus

Hanover Research

. Review and revise STEM- and/or health science-focused proposal narratives to optimize competitiveness .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,970 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing and proposal development, with a strong focus on STEM and health sciences. Capable of conducting training sessions and providing consultative services while managing tight deadlines and producing high-quality deliverables.

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Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentSTEM-Related DisciplineMicrosoft Office ApplicationsLaTeX/Overleaf

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Hard Skills

Scientific WritingResearch SkillsFact-CheckingEditing SkillsProspect ResearchFundraising StrategyProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Training Facilitation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility to Accept FeedbackAbility to Provide FeedbackAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointLaTeXOverleaf

Industry Keywords

Federal AgenciesNIH GrantsNSF GrantsDoD GrantsUSDA GrantsMulti-Investigator ProposalsCenter-Level Proposals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and revise STEM- and/or health science-focused proposal narratives to optimize competitiveness
Work closely with clients to create strong grant proposals from conception to submission
Provide highly professional consultative service to clients throughout the grant writing process
Coordinate with remote proposal development teams to ensure all proposals are submitted in a timely manner
Independently create client-ready deliverables with minimal guidance or oversight
Manage tight deadlines to create proposals and deliverables requiring few edits quickly
Assess the fit of highly technical funding programs
Consult with clients on concept development
Conduct grantsmanship trainings in web-based and in-person settings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience writing and researching for a scientific audience
Ability both to accept and to provide constructive feedback
Strong fact-checking, writing, and editing skills in the English language
Experience facilitating team training
Strong interest in prospect research, fundraising strategy, grant writing, and the organizations we serve
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work quickly and independently with minimal guidance or oversight
Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrable problem-solving skills and work ethic
Proven academic achievement
High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM-related discipline preferred; candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered
5-10 years’ experience reviewing, revising, and consulting on proposals to federal agencies funding investigator-initiated research, namely (in preferred order): NIH, NSF, DoD, and USDA
Working knowledge of LaTeX/Overleaf software tools preferred
Background working on center-level and multi-investigator proposals (e.g. NIH U- and P-series grants) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off
14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, and personal holidays
401(K) employer matching program
Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym
Community service opportunities
In-office snacks and beverages
Retirement benefits and wellness benefits