Call for Projects

THERE ARE CURRENTLY TWO CALLS FOR PROJECTS

 

PHC2024/06: Evaluating the potential of predator diet analysis as a monitoring tool for plant pests of concern  

Aim: to review the potential feasibility of predator diet analysis as a surveillance and monitoring tool for plant pests of concern in the Scottish context, offering guidance on pest target prioritisation and identifying which predator-prey systems may have a reasonable likelihood of success if deployed as components of novel surveillance strategies.

Maximum funding available: £25,000

Application deadline: 12pm on Friday 17th January 2025

How to apply: please see project call for full details and apply using the application form before 12pm on Friday 17th January 2025

 

PHC2024/07: The risk of firewood as a dispersal pathway for invasive forestry pests  

Aim: assess the biosecurity risks posed by the movement of firewood in Scotland. Research risk mitigation strategies by mapping current firewood supply and transport pathways, exploring effective treatment options for pest-infested firewood, developing best practice biosecurity guidelines, and creating a targeted awareness campaign.

Maximum funding available: £40,000

Application deadline: 12pm on Friday 17th January 2025

How to apply: please see project call for full details and apply using the application form before 12pm on Friday 17th January 2025

 

Applicants should use the PHC Application Form when applying for projects. The completed application form should be emailed to info@planthealthcentre.scot by the date specified in the call.

 

Guidance and Documentation: 

  • All feedback and queries related to PHC calls should be emailed to info@planthealthcentre.scot. 
  • All non-confidential queries and answers will be published on this website.
  • Applicants should use the PHC Application Form when applying for projects.
  • It is possible to request a start date or project duration that differs from the project specification. This should be requested in the application form (section 1.4) and is subject to approval and the requirements of individual projects.
  • Applicants must ensure they are able to accept the PHC Funding Terms and Conditions before submitting an application. 
  • Guidance on writing PHC project reports. 

 

If you have any plant health concerns that you would like to raise with us, then please get in touch.