Hamza is the Research Grants Officer based in the Centre. He is the focal person for all researchers based in or associated with the centre, supporting them with their pre- and post- award management queries. This includes but is not limited to bespoke funding search, reviewing grant proposals, formulating research costing, leading administration for submission and setting up of grants, advising on funder’s financial and ethical requirements, data and project management including compliance to funding milestones as well as coordination of extensions and amendments as required from time to time. 

Alongside the above, Hamza is also responsible for developing and advising on the centre’s research funding strategy, preparation and analysis of data for advisory reports, development of effective working relationships with key stakeholders and formulation of relevant protocols for managing data security, ethics and research impact. Hamza also serves as Secretary to the Research Team and provides support in relevant matters as and when required.