THERE IS CURRENTLY ONE PROJECT CALL

The deadline for this project call has been extended to Monday 27^th April

PHC2026/03: Scoping isotopic analysis technologies for understanding plant pest origin for improved pest risk analysis in Scotland

Aim: This project will review the potential of stable isotopic analysis to determine the geographic origin of plant pests, helping improve Scotland’s biosecurity and pest risk assessment. It will assess available technologies, identify suitable target pests, explore a practical case study, and provide recommendations to the Scottish Government on feasibility, costs, and implementation.

• Maximum funding available: £25,000
• Application deadline:  Monday 27^th April 2026
• How to apply: please see Project Call for full details and apply using the PHC Application Form by Monday 27^th April 2026

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. The completed application form should be emailed to info@planthealthcentre.scot by the date specified in the call.
• 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.

• Our remit for projects we commission can be found here.

   

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