Research Administration Intern - Remote

Overview

The Washington University Research Administration Internship offers participants exposure to the research administration operations of a leading research university, providing hands-on experience and training.

In Short

• Full-time internship (37.5 hours/week) for 12 months.
• Exposure to research administration processes and operations.
• Opportunity to work with various university departments.
• Hands-on experience with proposal preparation and submission.
• Training in pre- and post-award processes.
• Assistance in identifying research funding sources.
• Development and review of proposal budgets.
• Data entry and management in the Research Management System.
• Support for compliance with federal regulations.
• Potential for permanent position upon completion of internship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• No specific work experience required.
• Skills in adaptability and detail-oriented tasks.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays.
• Competitive health insurance packages.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions.
• Wellness programs and mental health resources.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families.