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Grant Writer

LeadStack Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation’s fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we’re proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

Description:

We are seeking a Grant Writer to support PCPH’s research efforts by identifying and pursuing funding opportunities with local and family foundations. This role reports to the Vice Chief of Research and will collaborate with faculty and program leads to:

Identify and evaluate local and family foundation funding opportunities

Develop compelling proposals that advance community-focused research

Coordinate proposal timelines and ensure high-quality submissions

Support faculty and research teams with grant strategy and preparation

Participate with principal investigator in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and nonsponsored research guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with IRB processes and grant writing at Stanford is highly desirable

Master’s degree preferred

3 years of experience in higher education or research environments

Experience writing and preparing grant proposals for federal, state, or foundation funding

Familiarity with Stanford research administration systems and offices, including RMG, OSR, SeRA, Cayuse Proposals, FFIT/My Projects, eCertification, OPACS, and Authority Manager

Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate research concepts clearly

Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong collaboration and communication skills with faculty and research teams

Ability to report progress and priorities to executive leadership

Requirements:

Full time or part time: part time

Number of hours per week: 10

Shift timing/schedule: Up for discussion – generally M/W on site

Will the resource be working with minors? No

How many years of experience are required? Preferrably Master’s with 3 years direct experience as a grant writer

Will this role extend or possibly convert to a Stanford FTE? Not at this time

Top 3 requirements to hire?

Proven experience in grant proposal development and submission for federal, state, and foundation funding in higher education

Project management skills to coordinate multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously

Strong knowledge of research compliance, including IRB, NIH

Location Address: 3180 Porter

Remote/onsite/hybrid: Hybrid

Questions that determine what background check package to run

Is a degree required for this job? Master’s

Is driving required for this job? No

To know more about current opportunities at LeadStack, please visit us at https://leadstackinc.com/careers/

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