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
Scotland’s industrial and supply-chain capabilities to produce hydrogen derivatives
and products
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission research to understand Scotland’s potential to produce renewable and low carbon hydrogen derivatives and products for both domestic consumption and international export.
Submissions must be received by Monday 16 December 2024.
A review of the effectiveness of the lower rate of Scottish Landfill Tax in supporting Scottish Government’s environmental objectives
ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission a review of the lower rate of Scottish Landfill Tax (SLfT) and its effectiveness in supporting Scottish Government’s environmental objectives, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Submissions must be received by Monday 2 December 2024.
Capturing and communicating our impact
ClimateXChange (CXC) would like to commission a project that will consider how CXC can gather and report evidence that the research activities and outputs are delivering impact, informing policy development and decision making.
Submissions must be received by Tuesday 26 November 2024.
Related links
Tips to increase the impact of your research