Grant & Award

RESEARCH GRANTS

West Africa Case Study: SSHRC Grant through the Food Climate Bio-diversity Project, University of British Columbia, Canada (105,000CAD), 2022-Present

Contributed to the gender dimension of the project, ensuring inclusivity
Developed linkages between quantitative and qualitative methodologies to address diverse social and ecological contexts
Produced inclusive and systematic approaches for understanding solution-oriented knowledge on climate change and IUU fishing with local fisherfolk and stakeholders
Conducted participatory workshops and focus group discussions to foster active engagement between researchers and knowledge users in co-creating and sharing knowledge
Mentorship of master’s students at Lagos State University

Robin Rigby Foundation through Saint Mary University / International Development Research Centre (IDRC, Canada) funded exploratory program on Gendered Dimension of Climate Change and IUU Vulnerabilities in Africa (34,000CAD), 2022-Present

Co-designed, coordinated field work
Led proposal-writing, monthly and final project reporting
Designed and executed empirical research on the gendered dimensions of climate change and IUU fishing vulnerabilities in Cameroon and Nigeria
Pioneered gender-responsive, participatory action research, and a transdisciplinary approach to investigate the resilience and adaptation strategies of small-scale fisheries (SSF) fisherfolk to climate change
Led the design and coordinated a survey of over 400 fisherfolk in coastal communities across Cameroon and Nigeria
Provided comprehensive assistance and support for scheduling project meetings, accurately recording key points, actions, and minutes, and performing general project administration
Co-facilitated a two-day stakeholder meeting in Nigeria

Award to Support Publishing Journal Articles on Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries (GAFS) of the Asian Fisheries Society, run down to the 8th Global Conference on Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries (5,000USD), 2021-2024

Led comprehensive desk review reports
Led proposal writing and developed a scholarly article examining multi-dimensional perspectives on taboos and gender roles among fisherfolk in the Global South

AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS

DAAD Government Scholarship Award

Awarded a prestigious German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) scholarship valued at €20,000 to pursue a master’s degree in International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology at the University of Bremen, Germany.

President’s Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award

Received a competitive doctoral award recognizing outstanding academic achievement, research excellence, and scholarly potential during PhD studies.

Faculty of Science PhD Tuition Award

Awarded CAD 27,500 in tuition support in recognition of academic excellence and contributions to graduate research.

International Tuition Award

Received CAD 13,000 in funding to support international graduate studies and advanced research training.

Cosmos International Graduate Travel Award

Awarded CAD 6,500 to support international research dissemination, conference participation, and scholarly collaboration.

Honorary Mention Award for Best Gender Paper

Received an honorary mention from the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade for the paper “The Challenges and Prospects of Women Fisherfolk in Makoko, Lagos State, Nigeria.”

Initiate Academic Collaboration

Available for international research partnerships, speaking engagements, and policy advisory roles regarding socio-ecological systems and coastal community survival.

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