Grants Research Associate

Hanover Research

. Work alongside Content Directors and Grants Consultants providing research services primarily to higher education clients .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $49,812 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in research services for higher education clients, with strong capabilities in grant writing, prospect research, and creating client-ready deliverables. Proficient in managing deadlines and collaborating effectively with stakeholders to align funding opportunities with client needs.

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Grant WritingProspect ResearchResearch ServicesMicrosoft Office ApplicationsAcademic Writing

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingResearch ServicesProposal NarrativesLiterature ReviewsNeeds AssessmentsFact-CheckingEditingWritingProspecting ReportsSponsored Research

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS Power BI

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationFunding OpportunitiesFundraising StrategyClient NeedsAcademic Audience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work alongside Content Directors and Grants Consultants providing research services primarily to higher education clients
Identify public and private funding opportunities based on client need
Assess the appropriate fit of highly technical funding programs
Contribute to proposal narratives through best practices research, literature reviews, and needs assessments
Identify and select sources of funding that align with client projects
Manage tight deadlines to create prospecting reports and other deliverables on time
Demonstrate an understanding of clients’ needs and the programmatic and research-related goals of their projects
Independently create client-ready deliverables with minimal oversight
Collaborate with Content Directors and Grants Consultants to refine project scopes
Explore creative solutions for preparing content and delivering it to clients efficiently
Represent Hanover alongside colleagues in articulating findings from research
Report directly to a Grants Consultant

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience writing and researching for an academic audience
Ability both to accept and to provide constructive feedback
Strong communication, fact-checking, writing, and editing skills in the English language
Strong interest in prospect research, fundraising strategy, grant writing, and the organizations we serve
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work quickly and independently with minimal guidance or oversight
Ability to work under pressure 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
MS Power BI preferred but not required
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a liberal arts-related discipline preferred; candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered
2-3 years’ experience writing and/or editing, with hands-on exposure to grant writing and/or fundraising processes
Prior experience with sponsored research is preferred
Resume and a relevant professional writing sample of no more than 8 pages on an education or business related topic preferably

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 401K matching
Wellness benefits
Medical coverage
Paid time away