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 Our work 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
Review of governance and operational delivery of EPCs in Europe
ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to understand the governance
arrangements and operational delivery of energy performance assessments for buildings in
European countries.
Submissions must be received by noon on Tuesday 26 March 2024.
Mapping public engagement in the heat transition in Scotland
ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to map public engagement in the heat transition in Scotland.
Submissions must be received by noon on Wednesday 27 March 2024.
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.
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