Invitations to quote
ClimateXChange funds research in two ways:
- A call-down programme aimed at delivering responses to particular research questions via open procurement. Project requests are solicited in response to Scottish Government calls for ClimateXChange projects at several points in the year.
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellows (PDRFs) who work in universities and research institutes, and have individual work plans agreed with the relevant Scottish Government policy division.
In 2023, we have commissioned more than 30 research projects, aiming to understand how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, how different sectors can adapt to a changing climate and how to create policies that are fair and make the most of Scotland’s assets.
Examples of previous work and impact can be found on the Research and Impact case studies pages. Our step-by-step guide on best practice in responding to our invitations to quote for projects can be found on the page Tips for writing research proposals.
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We also encourage researchers to offer us insights that may be relevant to climate-related policies. This can be done for instance by contacting us about research evidence or to suggest blog posts.
Invitations to quote for research projects
Postdoctoral research opportunity: Securing Scotland’s soils in a changing climate
ClimateXChange wishes to offer a one-year postdoctoral research opportunity to support Scottish Government colleagues in the development of a routemap for a cross-sectoral and transdisciplinary action plan to deliver improved soil health across Scotland.
Submissions must be received by noon on Tuesday 7 May 2024.
Landscape-scale collaboration to benefit biodiversity and climate change outcomes – stakeholder engagement
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission stakeholder engagement and knowledge exchange research on collaborative landscape-scale practices and their potential to deliver positive outcomes in response to the climate and biodiversity emergencies in Scotland.
Submissions must be received by noon on Monday 13 May 2024.
Direct Air Carbon Capture & Storage (DACCS) – cost and profitability scenarios for deployment in Scotland
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission a study to explore the costs and profitability of DACCS technology. Findings will contribute towards the Scottish Government’s evidence base underpinning future Climate Change Plans.
Submissions must be received by noon on Monday 20 May 2024.
Assessing the impact of Heat in Buildings Bill proposals on leases in the non-domestic sector
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission research to explore how this proposed approach would interact with the different types of leases and tenancies in the non-domestic sector.
Submissions must be received by noon on Wednesday 22 May 2024.
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