Type of project: Science Policy Fellowship
Overview: CREW invites proposals for a c.4 month Science Policy Fellowship project to develop a spreadsheet resource that collates the available evidence on the costs and benefits of protecting and improving Scotland’s water environment.
The fellowship will require expertise in environmental/ecological economics and/or natural capital to assess, interpret, and organise evidence to support national-scale policy and decision-making.
A fellowship may be led by a single lead researcher, with support and input from a research team.
Budget: Funding available is £77,500 exclusive of VAT (where applicable).
Access the project specification here
Deadline to apply: Monday 21st September 2026, 15:00
Science Policy Fellowship 2026 Application Form
Eligibility: Following the initial call, CREW is issuing a second call for proposals for CSPF2026_01, with wider eligibility. Applications are now open to UK-based Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Research Institutes (RIs) and consultancies. The call runs from 26 August to 21 September 2026. Successful applicants will be required to accept the CREW funding terms and conditions and enter into an appropriate agreement with any sub-contractors, where applicable. Terms are available on request.
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