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Head of the Grants Office

Institut polytechnique de Paris · State civil service

En français : Responsable du Grants Office

This job in plain words

The job is to lead the Grants Office of IP Paris in Palaiseau. It helps researchers win competitive public funding, from spotting opportunities to following projects.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff (contractuels) can apply. The job is Category A (managerial).

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
PhD, or specialised master's in European project management
Experience
At least 5 years of experience in research (experienced level)
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff (contractuels). Category A (managerial). Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • PhD, or specialised master's in European project management
  • At least 5 years of experience in the research field
  • Very good knowledge of public research funding (Horizon Europe, ANR)
  • Ability to lead a team and manage complex projects
  • Fluent English

What you would do

  • Organise the Grants Office activity and define staff job descriptions
  • Manage the Grants Office team and carry out annual reviews
  • Set a strategy and roadmap to win public research funding
  • Monitor funding schemes and spot opportunities
  • Lead the network of research support services in member schools
  • Report regularly to the vice-president for Research and Innovation

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, using the link on the official offer page.

Good to know:

  • The position is vacant from 1 March 2026.
  • The job is located in Palaiseau, route de Saclay.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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