OVERVIEW The International Costing and Contract Officer role at Queen Mary University of London sits within the International Research and Innovation Team and supports the development of international research funding applications. The position focuses on the pre-award stage, providing research costing and contracts administration to enable compliant and competitive proposals. This role operates in a complex international funding environment, working with UK, EU, and other international funder requirements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Support international research funding applications through pre-award costing activities – Provide contracts administration support related to international research projects – Deliver pre-award research costing in line with institutional and funder requirements – Support compliance with UK, EU, and international research funder regulations – Work as part of the International Research and Innovation Team to enable international research activity REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International research funding is increasingly competitive and regulated, making accurate costing and robust contracts support essential to institutional success. This role helps ensure that research proposals are financially sound and contractually compliant before submission, reducing risk and increasing funder confidence. By supporting international collaborations, the role contributes to the university’s global research engagement and impact. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Demonstrate a clear understanding of pre-award research processes, particularly in relation to international funding environments. – Highlight experience or familiarity with research costing and contracts administration, even if gained in adjacent roles. – Emphasize attention to detail and an ability to work with compliance frameworks, as these are central to the role’s focus. – Show awareness of the differences between UK, EU, and international funder requirements and why these matter in practice. – Tailor your application to reflect how your skills would support an international research team and contribute to successful funding applications.