Grants and Awards
Awards
In 2021 I was awarded the Brunel University Vice Chancellor’s prize for doctoral research.
In 2012 I was awarded the University of Manchester’s David Perchal prize for outstanding achievement.
Funding
May 2024 NEOF Early Career Researcher Pilot Projects Grant. Funder: NERC. Role: PI. Value: £16,723
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Nov 2023-Nov 2028 Clean Catch 2. Funder:Defra. Role: Scientist. Value: £874 000
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Feb 2022-Mar 2022 Spatial Modelling and Sensitivity Mapping of Seabirds and Marine Mammals in UK Waters. Funder: Defra. Role: Technical advisor. Value: £450
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Nov 2021-Apr 2022 Assessment of the pollutant burdens and associated risks to small cetaceans in Irish Waters. Funder: Marine Institute Ireland. Role: Co-Investigator. Value: €31,376
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Jun 2021-Aug 2021 Identification of priority species sensitive to underwater noise Funder: Defra. Role: Principal Investigator. Value: £8,700
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Apr 2021- Mar 2031 Title: Cetacean Strandings around the UK coast Funder: Defra. Role: Scientist. Value: £4,523,189
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Aug 2018- Mar 2025 Does the presence of chemicals in the UK environment harm our wildlife populations. Funder: NERC. Role: Lead Scientist. Value: £265,358