As Research Funding Manager, I support and advise researchers across various Faculties and disciplines, helping transform their ideas into impactful, well-crafted research grant proposals.
I work with a wide range of national and international funders, including UKRI Research Councils, charities, and other organisations. My role includes identifying funding opportunities, collaborating closely with other R&I support teams and/or project partners, delivering training sessions and tailored workshops, and maintaining strong relationships with funders such as EPSRC.
Background:
Project Manager (UoP- 2021-2022) for INTERREG France (Channel) England ERDF, €4.1M FISH INTEL, European project enhancing fish habitats with advanced technology, led by UoP.
Managed 12 partners across England, France, and Belgium. Led project reprofiling and budget adjustments. Oversaw high-quality, timely reporting and supported the development of the communication strategy.
Programme Facilitator (European INTERREG France (Channel) England Programme, Norfolk County Council (2017-2021) – based locally at Plymouth City Council, Economic Team)
Supported the development of applications for funding -including PPP (Preventing Plastic Pollution project led by QMUL and including UoP, ReCon Soil UoP led, ensuring EU compliance. Promoted UK-French stakeholder connections, monitored project portfolios, advised on implementation, budget eligibility, state aid, and procurement. Delivered training to project partners and first-level controllers.
Supported the development of applications for funding -including PPP (Preventing Plastic Pollution project led by QMUL and including UoP, ReCon Soil UoP led, ensuring EU compliance. Promoted UK-French stakeholder connections, monitored project portfolios, advised on implementation, budget eligibility, state aid, and procurement. Delivered training to project partners and first-level controllers.
Facilitator (secondment, Norfolk CC)
Facilitating the rapid development of CRF applications focused on skills investment, local businesses, and clean growth.
Facilitating the rapid development of CRF applications focused on skills investment, local businesses, and clean growth.
Qualifications include:
PRINCE2 (Foundation and Practitioner) Project Management certificate - Degree in Linguistics (Licence Sciences du Langage/France) - Teaching & Learning, Assessment (4 post grad. units/UK).
Professional membership
ARMA - Association of Research Managers and Administrators