Research Grant Writer

Date Posted: 01/28/2026
Req ID: 46764
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Computer Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.
We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.
Established in 1964, the Department of Computer Science is ranked among the top computer science departments in the world. Our faculty have been presented with a wide variety of honours and awards over the years, including the Turing Award, and many other national and international honours. We provide diverse programs and research opportunities while consistently producing high-impact research that is among the mosthighly cited in computer science.
Your opportunity:
Through the Strategic Initiatives unit, the Department of Computer Science is expanding its presence, domestically and internationally, by developing a broad partnership network, with the goal of achieving a large number of deeply intertwined, meaningful collaborative projects between our faculty and industry partners. These new partnerships will allow faculty members to expand their collaborative networks and will also enhance student experience by developing opportunities for students to connect with industry.
As part of the Strategic Initiatives team, the Research Grant Writer & Coordinator leads the research grant applications to support these partnerships. The position supports the grant and award applications process by advising leadership within the Strategic Initiatives team as well as faculty on funding application strategies, and coordinating and guiding applicants through pre-award phasesof the research funding application process. The Research Grant Writer & Coordinator works with sponsor guidelines to complete, enhance, and submit research applications, independently in many cases; advises on improvements to draft funding proposals to meet requirements and successful outcomes; conducts detailed review of applications; and keeps well-informed on research funding programs, application guidelines, policies/procedures and regulations funding. This position serves an integral role in researching and recommending new opportunities for external funding and awards.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising faculty on funding application strategies
• Researching, analyzing and recommending grant opportunities
• Fostering positive relationships with project partners
• Writing & editing content for grant applications
• Disseminating information regarding research funding programs and opportunities to the research community
• Advising on improvements to draft funding proposals to better meet agency requirements, reviewing to ensure that application guidelines are met
• Liaising with agencies, collaborators, industry sponsors, faculty and other stakeholders regarding funding applications
• Keeping well-informed on research funding programs, application guidelines, policies/procedures and regulations

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience. A degree in Computer Science is an asset.
• Minimum five years recent and related experience in pre-award administration of research grants and applications, including coordinating research grant funding application submission, making recommendations for application improvement, developing budget proposals, and tracking project progress, with some experience with direct grant and technical writing
• Experience and proven track record of securing grants from government agencies, foundations, and corporations
• Demonstrated experience writing, editing, reviewing and submitting communications materials, such as grant funding applications, reports, proposals, and award nominations
• Strong technical writing and editing skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively
• Experience researching, identifying, and advising on research funding opportunities and collaboration
• Demonstrated experience working directly with granting agencies (including MITACS, NSERC, NSF and/or OCE) and identifying potential granting opportunities
• Demonstrated experience administrating, interpreting, and enforcing University guidelines and practices and granting agency guidelines
• Experience conducting research, drafting proposals, and creating/maintaining databases
• Experience developing and presenting workshops and accompanying resources
• Experience planning and building budgets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning, project coordination, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Advanced skills in MS office, specifically MS Excel & Word, and Adobe Acrobat

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience with industrial and academic research related to the domains of computerscience
• Skills in MRA (U of T My Research Applications & Agreements System)
• Skills in RIS (U of T Research Information System)

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Articulate
• Communicator
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Proactive
• Procedural
• Resourceful

This role may be eligible for an Alternative Work Arrangement in accordance with the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

For internal staff, a copy of the detailed job description is available upon request from the Faculty of Arts and Science HR Office by emailing:  

Closing Date: 02/06/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band $86,340. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $110,415. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.