Matthew graduated from Leeds University with a BA in Management Studies and from Bath University with an MSc in International Development, and is also Scrum Master, Agile PM, and PRINCE2 certified. With over five years of experience in grants management, Matthew has led notable projects, including a £4+ million Energy Catalyst grant for clean energy in Africa and Asia and a £2+ million Wellcome Leap grant supporting continuous fetal monitoring at the University of Oxford. He has a talent for streamlining grants services, providing post-award support, and coordinating high-impact research initiatives.

A big family man, Matthew enjoys time outdoors with his wife and two sons, often running and biking in the Oxfordshire countryside. A fan of unique travel and food adventures, he also reads, writes, and speaks basic Korean.

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