Also called: Grants Manager, Research Development Specialist
Helps scientists apply for and manage research grants.
You help a physicist assemble a big grant proposal before deadline, build the budget, and track spending once it's funded.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; CRA certification helpful.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Business, Public Administration, Any Science.
Growing about average. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI builds budgets and checks grant rules automatically; fewer administrators needed.
Classes: Business, AP English, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.
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