Administrative / Business-related Intern

Indiana Biosciences Research Institute•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

IBRI: Unique. And Uniquely Successful. The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) stands alone in the life sciences ecosystem — a first-in-class translational medicine institute built to transform how discoveries move from the lab bench to the patient bedside. Unlike traditional research organizations or commercial biotech accelerators, IBRI was designed from inception to unite what others have long kept apart: academic research, early-stage biotech, and industry execution. We are the connective tissue between inquiry and impact — a collaborative engine accelerating cures and reshaping how innovation happens. Backed by industry leaders, investors, and philanthropic partners, IBRI curates and supports emerging biotech ventures with the capital, talent, and infrastructure they need to move faster and think bolder. Our home in Indiana offers a powerful advantage — the ability to direct more resources to science, not overhead — accelerating progress while lowering barriers to discovery. Our labs work at the frontiers of diabetes, metabolic disease, Alzheimer’s, and rare pediatric conditions — fields where unmet need demands both rigor and imagination. IBRI’s public–private model creates a fertile space where great science can mature without the premature commercial pressures that often derail true breakthroughs. And those breakthroughs are happening here. When IBRI innovations reach clinical readiness, intellectual property is spun out or sold back to industry, creating a continuous revenue stream that fuels the next wave of discovery. The model sustains itself — rewarding scientists, investors, and donors alike while delivering what matters most: therapies that change lives. After a decade of measurable progress, IBRI’s model has proven what’s possible when collaboration, creativity, and capital converge with purpose. We are not simply advancing translational medicine — we are redefining it. IBRI is more than a research institute. It’s a movement — one uniquely successful in transforming the way science becomes solutions, and solutions become cures. The Opportunity: The IBRI is seeking motivated undergraduate or graduate students for our Summer Internship Program. Interns will gain exposure to the inner workings of a nonprofit research organization, supporting key functions such as philanthropy, human resources, business development, and finance. The Summer Internship Program runs from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026.

Requirements

Enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an Indiana university undergraduate and/or graduate program OR having graduated from an Indiana High School.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
Commitment to the full duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

Assist with donor research, stewardship, and communications.
Support grant writing and reporting efforts.
Help organize fundraising campaigns and events.
Assist in developing and scheduling content for social media platforms to promote IBRI’s research, events, and initiatives.
Support the creation of newsletters, press releases, and blog posts to engage stakeholders and the public.
Contribute to the design and execution of marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and digital assets.
Assist with onboarding materials and intern engagement activities.
Support HR documentation and compliance tracking.
Contribute to employee experience and wellness initiatives.
Conduct market and partnership research.
Help prepare presentations and outreach materials.
Support strategic planning and impact reporting.
Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting.
Help streamline procurement and expense processes.
Contribute to data entry and audit preparation.