Research Administration & Compliance Intern – Pre-Award

Job Title
Research Administration & Compliance Intern – Pre-Award

Requisition Number
DU14459

Department Name
40132:Collaborative Grant Services

Work Location
Fully remote

Salary Range
$15.00 /hour

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Current Honors College student (undergraduate)

Required Related Experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Interest in research, policy, or administrative processes

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

repetitive motion related to computer work

Shift

Flexible with class schedule

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking motivated Honors College students for an internship that provides hands-on experience in research administration and compliance. This opportunity introduces students to the research ecosystem, including grant proposal development, regulatory frameworks, and administrative processes that support sponsored research.

Interns will work alongside the Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) team to gain practical exposure to grant administration, policy interpretation, and compliance considerations—all critical components of research integrity and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Interns will assist with tasks scaled for learning and professional development, such as:

• Proposal Support:
  • Assist with gathering and organizing documents for grant proposals.
  • Review sponsor guidelines and help identify compliance requirements.
• Budget Preparation (Introductory Level):
  • Support basic budget entry and justification under supervision.
• Policy & Compliance Exposure:
  • Learn about federal and university research policies (e.g., IRB/IACUC basics).
  • Participate in discussions on cost principles and compliance frameworks.
• Training & Team Engagement:
  • Attend CGS team meetings and professional development sessions.
  • Contribute to mini-projects mapping research administration processes.
• Capstone Project:
  • Complete a project analyzing a component of UK’s research ecosystem (aligned with Honors College course objectives).

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the internship, students will be able to:

• Explain the grant lifecycle and key compliance checkpoints.
• Demonstrate basic skills in proposal preparation and budget review.
• Understand the role of research administration in advancing UK’s strategic priorities.
• Communicate the impact of compliance on research integrity and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Current Honors College student (undergraduate).
• Interest in research, policy, or administrative processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Duration & Structure:

• Semester-based internship (Fall/Spring).
• 10-15 hours per week, flexible scheduling.

Benefits:

• Professional experience in research administration.
• Networking with UK research professionals and compliance officers.
• Opportunity to earn Honors College credit (subject to approval)
• Compensation of $15/hour

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

None

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

None

Deadline to Apply
05/31/2026

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