Hamza Shams

Hamza joined the University in May 2021 and currently serves as the Grants and Centre Manager for the Demographic Science Unit (DSU) and the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (LCDS). Based within the Finance Team, he is a trusted resource for researchers based in DSU, providing support for both pre- and post-award grant management. Hamza’s responsibilities include conducting tailored funding searches, reviewing grant proposals, and developing research cost projections, ensuring a seamless administrative process for funding applications. 

A key aspect of Hamza’s role is ensuring compliance with financial, ethical, and administrative requirements set by funding bodies. He manages data and project activities to meet critical milestones, handles funding extensions and amendments, and advises on strategic research funding approaches. He also assists in preparing data for advisory reports and helps develop protocols for data security, ethics, and research impact management to support REF deliverables. 

Beyond his role in the Finance Team, Hamza also actively supports the centre’s operational and strategic objectives as a centre manager. He organises key meetings, provides comprehensive administrative support, and ensures compliance with Open Access and ethical standards. As the lead of the centre’s administrative team, Hamza fosters a collaborative and efficient work environment, emphasising staff development and operational excellence.