1. Background
STREnGth_M – an action under the European Road Transport Research Advisory Council (ERTRAC) support measures – fosters global knowledge exchange on sustainable, electric mobility. UEMI is seeking to collaborate with academic partners in Asia, Africa and Latin America to connect ongoing research, implementation, teaching and policy activities and to seed longer‑lasting partnerships with academic actors.
2. Purpose of the Assignment
UEMI invites accredited universities or university‑affiliated research centres to map current priorities on electric mobility in Asia, Africa and Latin America, with particular emphasis on:
- outstanding research needs and knowledge gaps;
- opportunities for multicountry or North‑South/South‑South collaboration;
- stakeholder perspectives (government, private sector, civil society, informal transport operators, gender‑equality advocates, etc.);
- synergies with existing multilateral, bilateral and philanthropic programmes.
The resulting synthesis will guide future innovation hubs, capacity‑building programmes and demonstration projects.
3. Indicative Scope of Work
The successful bidder will, in close coordination with UEMI:
- Desk review of peer‑reviewed literature, grey literature and current funding pipelines.
- Stakeholder consultations (minimum: six semi‑structured interviews and two virtual focus groups per region).
- Regional priority matrices highlighting technology, policy, business‑model and capacity‑building needs.
- Collaboration opportunity map that links regional priorities to prospective European and international partners.
- Dissemination: one concise PowerPoint deck (≤ 15 slides) and a 2‑page executive summary suitable for the UEMI website/newsletter.
4. Deliverables & Tentative Timeline
Milestone Key Outputs Due Date* Payment**
Kick-Off Workplan, interview guide 15 Aug 2025 –
Interim Draft priority matrices & consolation synopsis 30 Sep 2025 50%
Final Consolidated report (<25pp.), collaboration map, 30 Nov 2025 50%
slide deck, executive summary
* Dates may be fine‑tuned during contract negotiation.
** Payments are made via bank transfer upon acceptance of deliverables and receipt of invoice.
5. Budget
A lump‑sum contract of € 10 000 – 12 000 (all taxes and charges included) is available. Proposers should present a cost‑breakdown consistent with their institutional policies and local regulations.
6. Eligibility
- Public or private universities (or legally affiliated institutes) with demonstrable expertise in sustainable transport or energy transitions.
- Experience working in at least one of the three target regions; consortium bids covering more than one region are encouraged.
- Ability to manage funds in euros and comply with EU visibility and open‑access requirements.
7. Proposal Format (max. 10 pages excluding annexes)
- Cover letter (1 page) confirming eligibility and acceptance of CfP conditions.
- Technical proposal (3-4 pages): methodology, workplan, risk mitigation, and quality‑assurance approach.
- Team profile: short CVs, roles and time allocations.
- Relevant track record: up to five recent, comparable assignments.
- Financial proposal: budget table and justification.
- Annexes: institutional registration/certificates (if applicable).
8. Evaluation Criteria
Criterion Weight
Understanding of assignment & methodological soundness 35%
Relevant regional experience & team expertise (incl. gender balance) 30%
Feasibility of workplan & timeline 15%
Value for money 15%
Added value (e.g. existing networks, open‑data commitments) 5%
Short‑listed applicants may be invited to a brief virtual interview.
9. Submission & Deadline
Proposals must be submitted in a single PDF to [email protected] with the subject line
“CfP Strength_M Regional E‑Mobility Mapping – [Lead University Name]”
no later than 23:59 CEST, 7 July 2025.
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