R&D Fundraising Intern

About this position

Company Description

RE:LAB is a design and innovation company specialized in shaping the interaction between people and complex technologies.

Since 2004, we have been working on products and systems used daily across the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Our goal is to make advanced technology understandable, safe, and natural to use.

We don’t just design interfaces. We design experiences that bring together design, engineering, human factors, and artificial intelligence. Our multidisciplinary team tackles real-world challenges in highly complex contexts, where quality and reliability are essential.

We partner with global companies when user experience is not a detail, but a critical factor for a product’s success—when adoption, safety, and user trust truly make the difference.

At RE:LAB, we believe technology should feel human. This belief guides the way we work, the design decisions we make, and the relationships we build every day.

Designing human experiences for complex technologies.

Position

To support the activities of our R&D department, we are looking for an R&D Fundraising Intern (extracurricular internship) interested in contributing to European research and innovation proposal development.

The internship is aimed at candidates willing to gain experience in technical proposal writing and research project preparation, working closely with engineers, designers, and researchers within multidisciplinary innovation projects.

The selected candidate will support the technical structuring and writing of project proposals, contributing to the preparation of engineering-related sections and supporting the development of research concepts in technology-driven domains.

• Support the technical drafting of research and innovation project proposals, particularly within European funding programmes.
• Contribute to the preparation of engineering-related sections of project proposals, including technical descriptions, methodologies, and work plans.
• Collaborate with internal technical teams to structure project concepts, objectives, and technical approaches.
• Assist in the definition of project work packages, activities, and expected outcomes.
• Support the preparation of documentation related to proposal submission and internal R&D initiatives.
• Participate in the monitoring and coordination of proposal preparation activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or currently enrolled) in Engineering, preferably in Automotive Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related technical fields.
• Strong interest in research and innovation funding programmes and technology-driven projects.
• Ability to understand and structure technical concepts into clear written documentation.
• Analytical mindset and strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Other information

Internship Details

• Duration: 6 months
• Schedule: Full-time
• Start date: To be agreed based on candidate availability
• Work location: On-site, Reggio Emilia HQ

Our Promise

We build technology for people—and that same principle guides how we work together. At RE:LAB, you’ll find more than a role: a place where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and individual perspectives contribute to meaningful innovation.

Our Values in Action

• Integrity first: we act with transparency and responsibility in every decision, project, and interaction.
• Diversity as a strength: different backgrounds and viewpoints help us solve complex problems better.
• Inclusion by design: we encourage open dialogue and create space for everyone to contribute.
• Growth mindset: we support continuous learning and professional development through real projects and shared expertise.

Ready to shape the future of human–machine interaction?

Join a team that values both advanced technology and human connection.