Research Grants Specialist

About the role

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location: Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

Responsibilities

• Assist principal investigators in preparing applications for funding, including budget development, and develop and provide detailed proposal checklists and timelines to manage workflows and help guide faculty and their staff through the proposal development process.
• Implement and interpret research and financial policies and procedures in conjunction with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP); provide guidance throughout the budget development process, ensuring agency compliance and accuracy prior to proposal submission.
• Work with faculty to identify new federal and foundation funding opportunities, provide insight on funding terms and conditions and submission requirements.
• When Lurie Children’s is a subrecipient on another organization’s grant/contract, serve as liaison to lead entity for sub-award/sub