Research and Innovation Grants Specialist
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IO GlobalBlockchain, Web3
London, Great Britain, United KingdomFull-TimeMiddle
Salary not disclosed
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- Required Skills
- Project ManagementArtificial IntelligenceBlockchainBudgeting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field, research management, or related area (PhD preferred or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrable experience developing and managing successful grant applications in a research-driven or technology-driven organization.
- Familiarity with major research and innovation funding programs (Horizon Europe, Innovate UK, NSF, etc.).
- Experience working with international research consortia and multi-stakeholder collaborations.
- Knowledge of blockchain, decentralized systems, or applied cryptography is advantageous.
- Experience in project management, budgeting, and compliance monitoring.
- Excellent grant writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong ability to translate complex blockchain, AI and computer science research into persuasive funding narratives.
- Proven track record of securing research or innovation funding (EU, UKRI, NSF, or comparable).
- Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and pursue high-value funding opportunities.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
- Ability to build strong partnerships with academia, funders, and industry stakeholders.
- Knowledge of blockchain, Web3, cryptography, or adjacent emerging technologies is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end grants lifecycle for foundational blockchain R&D and innovation projects.
- Scout and qualify funding opportunities.
- Build a 12–24-month funding pipeline.
- Shape bid strategy and craft high-quality applications.
- Manage post-award budgets, deliverables, reporting, and compliance.
- Coordinate inputs from research, finance, legal, and partnerships.
- Work closely with academic and industry collaborators to secure sustained investment.
- Monitor and assess funding opportunities from sources like Horizon Europe, Innovate UK, NSF.
- Lead the preparation of high-quality grant proposals, including drafting technical sections, project plans, budgets, and impact narratives.
- Collaborate with academic institutions, research consortia, and industry partners to co-develop joint applications.
- Oversee post-award grant management, monitoring deliverables, budgets, and reporting obligations.
- Provide insights on global funding trends in blockchain, Web3, and adjacent deep-tech research fields.
- Advise leadership on strategic grant opportunities to diversify and sustain research funding.
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