Research Funding Manager

Champalimaud Foundation is actively looking for a Research Funding Manager. If you are passionate about science and ready to be challenged daily while you help bring some of the most promising research ideas in neuroscience, behaviour, physiology and cancer into reality, this opportunity may be for you.

By joining the Strategic Research Development team at CF, you shall dive into an expanding research ecosystem, the success of which is visible in its internationality, scientific output, entrepreneurial spirit, and competitiveness in the securing of extramural funds for research. Within the team, you shall find a unique collaborative environment allowing you to further develop your professional career at the interface of research and management.

The position

As Research Funding Manager, you are expected to actively support our research community to thrive in the fierce competition for national and international sponsored funds for research, by advising and assisting them throughout the pre-award and award stages of the grant life cycle, as well as creatively promoting alternative sources for research funding.

This shall include but not be limited to:

- Monitoring Funding Opportunities Landscape | e.g., scouting for the most appropriate funding opportunities fitting the research needs of our community; active and targeted dissemination;

- Grant preparation | e.g., serve as the point of contact to funding entities; support the development and reviewing of specific elements of the proposals following sponsor requirements and institutional guidelines - costing, ethics, others; draft (non-scientific) elements of the proposal as required;

- Award setup | e.g., assist with contract negotiations and approvals, providing a smooth transition of grant administration to the post-award team upon award.

You are also expected to contribute to the continuous development of the team. The constant adjustment of the offered support to the dynamic needs of our research community and the close interface with internal support, tech and research teams is a must.

The sought profile

You are:

- An outstanding team player;

- An energetic and goal-oriented individual;

- Able to cope with multiple tight deadlines throughout the year;

- Someone who thrives well in non-scientific type of support (e.g. assessing eligibility criteria, assist with budget and ethics-oriented support, ensuring compliance with documentation requirements for the submission and award stages) as in the development of interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral consortia;

- A sound scientific background, with a degree in a relevant research field (e.g. medical and health sciences, life sciences, exact sciences, human sciences) and research experience, equivalent to a PhD or, alternatively, substantial relevant professional experience;

You have:

- Written and spoken English and Portuguese proficiency;

- Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail;

- Experience in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals - individual or collaborative - will be favourably considered but it is not mandatory.

What we can offer you

- The possibility of being fully dedicated to securing research funding and being challenged daily;

- Training and mentoring opportunities;

- The space to make a difference in research management, by specialising in dedicated areas;

- A truly collaborative and supportive team environment;

- Hybrid working conditions, following an initial training period;

- Internationally competitive compensation package subject to the applicant’s skills and experience;

- On-site facilities and amenities including free access to the in-house gym, health insurance and

- Portuguese classes.

How to apply

If you wish to be considered for this position, please complete the standard application form and submit a single annexed PDF document containing:

i) The answers to the following questions (max. 200 words each)

A. What attracts you to working in research funding management at the Champalimaud Foundation’s Strategic Research Development Team, and how do you see yourself contributing to our mission?

B. In your view, what is the biggest challenge researchers face today when applying for competitive international funding? How would you, in this role, help address it?

C. Tell us about a situation where you helped different stakeholders (e.g. scientists, administrators, funders) work together towards a common goal. What role did you play?

ii) A CV (max. 2 pages), including the names and contact information of 2 references, until October 31 st.

Please include the call reference (SRD_Oct2025) as not having it may invalidate your submission.

Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.

More about us

At the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, the members of the Champalimaud research and the Champalimaud Clinical Centre, work together to investigate fundamental biological processes and search for effective solutions to alleviate the burden of oncological, neurological and mental diseases, while providing state-of-the-art care to the patients of the CCC. With over 500 members, including group leaders, postdocs, PhD and MSc students, research technicians and highly specialised research staff, the Champalimaud research community encompasses 40 nationalities. The Strategic Research Development Team is responsible for fundraising for Research, Innovation and Technology Development at CF, by scouting the funding collaborative opportunities landscape, co-design, co-development and co-launch of strategic programmes and projects. In line with CF’s community guidelines and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and Gender Equality Plan, no candidate may be privileged, favoured, prejudiced or deprived of any right or excluded from any duty on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, chronic illness, language, nationality, territory of origin, family status (marital, pregnancy and maternity, having or not having dependents), socioeconomic situation, education, religion, political or ideological beliefs, trade union membership, or on any other grounds which are irrelevant to decision-making.

Legal Notices

The present call has the sole purpose of filling the indicated position. This call may be cancelled at any time and the recruitment process shall be concluded on the day of the full execution of the contract between the Champalimaud Foundation and the selected candidate.

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