Current Honors College student (undergraduate)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Interest in research, policy, or administrative processes

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repetitive motion related to computer work

Flexible with class schedule

The University of Kentucky is seeking motivated Honors College students for an internship that provides hands-on experience in research administration and compliance. This opportunity introduces students to the research ecosystem, including grant proposal development, regulatory frameworks, and administrative processes that support sponsored research.

Interns will work alongside the Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) team to gain practical exposure to grant administration, policy interpretation, and compliance considerations—all critical components of research integrity and innovation.

Interns will assist with tasks scaled for learning and professional development, such as:

By the end of the internship, students will be able to:

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The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.