Pre-Award Scientific Grants Office Intern

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Office
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is recruiting a full-time Pre-Award Scientific Grants Office Intern with a scientific background to join its Grants Office Service. The initial contract is for 6 months, based in Phnom Penh, with possible extension.

The Pre-Award Scientific Grants Office Intern will work under the supervision of the Head of the Grants Office and support IPC’s pre-award activities. The role will contribute to strengthening IPC’s grant development and fundraising capacity by assisting with the identification of funding opportunities, proposal preparation, coordination with research teams, and improvement of pre-award grant management processes.

Recruitment conditions:

• Contract: 6-month contract, with possible extension for another 6 months.
• Start date: As soon as possible

Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Head of the Grants Office, the Pre-Award Scientific Grants Office Intern will support grant development, proposal preparation, and strategic pre-award activities through the following tasks:
• Identify and assess funding opportunities aligned with IPC’s scientific priorities and strategic objectives.
• Improve and update Grants Office databases to support funding intelligence, proposal tracking, and institutional reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of scientific, administrative, and compliance components of grant applications.
• Collect, organize, and format information from research teams for proposals, concept notes, reports, and institutional summaries.
• Map research themes, funders, calls, and strategic opportunities relevant to infectious diseases, public health, and global health.
• Support partner and funder mapping to strengthen project development and collaboration opportunities.
• Contribute to the improvement and development of pre-award tools, templates, and SOPs.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend
• Learning and development assistance (subject to job satisfaction and management approval)

Languages

• Khmer - Good
• English - Good is required

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, public health, biomedical sciences, epidemiology, microbiology, immunology, or a related field.

General & Technical Skills

• Good understanding of scientific writing, research methods, and project documentation
• Interest in research funding, proposal development, and multicultural team coordination
• Good analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to synthesize information clearly

Soft Skills

• Personal qualities: Dynamic, eager to learn, enthusiastic, and comfortable working within a cross-functional scientific and administrative team.