About Duckweed Labs
Duckweed Labs is a diverse, multi-institutional startup focused on sustainable space nutrition to support long-duration astronaut missions and, ultimately, communities on Earth facing food scarcity. Our flagship product, the Duckweed Protein Supplement Dispenser (DPSD), offers a renewable, efficient way to keep astronauts healthy, while reducing costly resupply missions. If you’re seeking a dynamic environment where you’ll solve puzzles nobody has tackled before, and where your ideas truly matter: you’re going to love Duckweed Labs. 

Role Overview

As a Technical & Grant Writer (Intern), you will research and prioritize funding opportunities and develop compelling proposals at a consistent pace. You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and scientists to craft technical and scientific narratives that highlight Duckweed Labs’ vision, progress, and impact.

Responsibilities

• Funding Research: Identify potential grants from federal agencies, private foundations, and corporate sponsors.

• Strategic Scheduling: Develop and maintain a calendar of grant deadlines, ensuring timely submissions.

• Proposal Development: Write and refine technical, scientific, and impact-driven grant proposals.

• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to gather data, project milestones, and supporting materials.

• Language & Persuasion: Produce clear, compelling proposals that meet each funder’s requirements and objectives.

Requirements
 

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen (required for ITAR compliance)

• Education: Currently pursuing or holding a bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Business, Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Time Zone: Able to work remotely from anywhere in the United States (Eastern Time Zone preferred)

• Technical Skills:

  • Familiarity with scientific or technical content and terminology (e.g., engineering, environmental science) is a plus.​

• Soft Skills:

  • Detail-oriented and well-organized

  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities

  • Proactive, self-motivated approach to managing deadlines

• Software/Tools:

  • Comfortable with collaboration platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Notion, or similar).

What We Offer
 

• Real-World Grant Writing Experience: Develop proposals for public and private funding sources.

• Professional Skill-Building: Strengthen your technical writing, project management, and persuasive language skills.

• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and industry professionals, expanding your professional circle.

• Visibility & Impact: Your successful proposals can significantly shape Duckweed Labs’ growth and innovations.

• Potential Recognition: Build a strong portfolio of grant proposals and possibly secure recognition in future publications or announcements.

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