Apply on Employer Site

Hanover Research · 20 hours ago

Research Associate - Grants

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model. They are seeking a Grants Research Associate to provide grant prospecting and secondary research services for higher education clients, focusing on identifying funding opportunities and contributing to proposal narratives.

B2BBig DataEducationEmerging MarketsMarket ResearchPredictive AnalyticsProduct Design

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

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 goals of their projects, both programmatic and research-related

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 (on occasional client calls) in articulating findings from research

Qualification

Academic writingProspect researchGrant writingMicrosoft OfficeQualitative researchCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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 PowerPoint

Preferred

A bachelor's or graduate degree in an arts, humanities, or STEM discipline, though candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered

At least 2-4 years' experience as a researcher, writer, and/or editor, with hands-on exposure to qualitative research

Prior experience with grants-related research is strongly preferred, but not required