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 Opportunities (PDROs) 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
Post-doctoral research opportunity: Mapping genetic and performance improvement in Scottish livestock
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to offer a 6-8 month post-doctoral research fellowship to map and assess past and future initiatives within the Scottish livestock sector and the Scottish Government that have influenced (or could influence) key genetic productivity and efficiency indicators in the Scottish cattle industry.
Deadline for submissions is noon on 17 June 2025.
Post-doctoral research opportunity: Monitoring and evaluating Scotland’s just transition to net zero
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to offer a 9-month post-doctoral research opportunity to support the Scottish Government in developing a holistic and evidence-based approach to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of a just transition to net zero in Scotland.
Deadline for submissions is noon on 9 June 2025.
Post-doctoral applied research opportunity: Climate scenario decision-making tool
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to offer an eight-month applied post-doctoral research opportunity to support Scottish Government colleagues in the development of a climate scenario decision-making tool and/or toolkit.
Deadline for submissions is noon on 6 June 2025.
Decarbonising Scotland’s Islands – What Does Good Look Like?
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission research to determine what net zero deliverables are achievable by the Carbon Neutral Islands (CNI) project and to establish targets for progression.
Deadline for submissions is noon on 30 May 2025.
Circular economy opportunities in Scottish farming – an evidence review
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission research to review the current available evidence and knowledge about circular economy (CE) activity and principles in Scottish farming.
Deadline for submissions is noon on 29 May 2025.
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