Scientific Grants Intern

• Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Social Work, Public Health, Science, Business/Health Administration or a similar field.
• Experience working with biomedical researchers and/or cancer patient community is a plus.

This internship will focus primarily on the administrative and operational aspects of grant management, providing essential support to the Chief Scientific Officer. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support our Science and Research Grant Management team.

This entry-level position is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in nonprofit operations, public administration, finance, or project management. The intern will assist with grant documentation, data tracking, reporting, and administrative support.

This internship is unpaid, 20-40 hours per week hybrid schedule in Washington, DC.

• Track and Maintain Grant Applications
  Monitor incoming grant submissions, maintain application logs, and ensure completeness of materials prior to review.
• Support the Peer Review Process
  Assist with the coordination of scientific peer review panels by preparing reviewer materials, tracking deadlines, and compiling reviewer feedback.
• Organize Grant Documentation
  Maintain accurate and organized digital files related to active, past, and pending grants, including contracts, reports, and correspondence.
• Assist with ROI and Outcomes Reporting
  Compile data from past grantees to help assess the return on investment (ROI) and impact of MRF-funded research.
• Prepare Communications to Grantees and Reviewers
  Draft, proofread, and send emails or letters related to application status, reporting requirements, and upcoming deadlines.
• Support Scientific Meeting Planning
  Assist in planning logistics for grant-related meetings, such as Scientific Advisory Board calls, working groups, or virtual panels.
• Conduct Background Research
  Research other foundations’ grant models, clinical trial programs, and advocate engagement strategies to inform MRF’s programs.
• Assist in Report Development
  Help prepare internal and external reports and presentations summarizing grant program activity, trends, and impact.
• Database Entry and Management
  Input and update data related to grant cycles, reviewer assignments, and application scoring (training provided).