Call for Projects
THERE ARE CURRENTLY THREE PROJECT CALLS
PHC2023/05: The impact of agricultural policy reforms on plant health risks in Scotland: Guidance on maximizing plant health benefits.
Aim: Collate currently available information on the plant health impacts of proposed measures within Sottish agricultural reform to identify potential regulatory options that could pose an emerging risk for plant health and biosecurity in order to consider any mitigations or best practice recommendations that could be put in place.
Maximum funding available: £35,000
Application deadline extended to: 12pm on 21st December 2023
How to apply: please see PHC2023/05 project call for full details and apply using the PHC Application Form before 12pm on 21st December 2023.
PHC2023/07: A review of UK provenance seed supply capacity for tree production to meet tree planting targets in Scotland.
Aim: Clarify the provenance and availability of biosecure tree seed in Scotland to provide evidence on the risks to sensitive habitats in Scotland from non-biosecure tree planting and assess the validity of meeting tree planting targets in Scotland.
Maximum funding available: £25,000
Application deadline extended to: 12pm on 21st December 2023
How to apply: please see PHC2023/07 project call for full details and apply using the PHC Application Form before 12pm on 21st December 2023.
PHC2023/08: Accurate potato virus forecasts: developing new models to guide sustainable management of potato crops in Scotland.
Aim: Develop higher resolution virus health modelling in seed potato crops to gain a better understanding of virus population epidemiology and provide more accurate prediction of virus incidence at the local and national level.
Maximum funding available: £35,000
Application deadline: 12pm on 21st December 2023
How to apply: please see PHC2023/08 project call for full details and apply using the PHC Application Form before 12pm on 21st December 2023.
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.
- Applicants must ensure they are able to accept the PHC Funding Terms and Conditions before submitting an application.
- Guidance on writing PHC project reports.