Council on Energy, Environment
and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Research Intern - Technology
Futures
Terms
of Reference (TOR)
At
CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don't stand for!)
as an employer. So, if the below description strikes a chord, we would love to
hear from you!
At CEEW,
we build careers in public policy
● We offer
strong visionary leadership with emphasis on research and impact at scale.
● We
actively promote leadership by initiative.
● We
celebrate talent and ambition.
● You will
be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow.
● You will
learn faster than your peers in other organisations.
● Curiosity
and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW.
● We
provide a safe space for all.
● At CEEW,
your life is your example for others.
Designation
offered: Research Intern
Team: Technology Futures
Reporting to: Research Analyst
Location: Online or New Delhi office
Duration: 3 months (extendable)
Purpose
The
Research Intern will support the Technology Futures team's ongoing work on
clean energy manufacturing, trade policy, and international collaborations. The
role primarily involves contributing to case-study research, legal analysis,
and literature reviews.
About the
Focus Area
The
Council's research on Technology Futures focuses on mainstreaming appropriate
global and indigenous technologies to achieve sustainable economic growth while
delivering energy security and jobs in the millions. The team tracks key
technological developments and innovations in energy transition technologies,
and analyses the broader global governance of technology collaborations in
areas such as critical minerals, renewable energy, electric vehicles, climate
geoengineering, and hydrogen working to shift the narrative from technology
"transfer" to "co-development." This will help to
accelerate the pace and scale of technology access, development, and use,
globally.
Key
Responsibilities - Research and Analysis
● Track relevant policy developments in the
global clean energy technology landscape.
● Conduct literature reviews and synthesise
findings on international trade, global governance, industrial developments,
and clean technology manufacturing.
● Support drafting of research outputs based on
synthesised findings.
● Assist with organising documentation and
coordinating the verification of research findings.
Qualifications and Experience
Education: Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's
degree in:
● Law / Trade / Geopolitics
● Public Policy / Economics
● Related interdisciplinary fields
Experience
● 0–2 years of relevant experience, including
internships, research assistantships, or academic projects.
● Prior exposure to legal analysis, trade
policy, clean energy technologies, or critical minerals is desirable, though
not required.
Key Competencies
● Analytical skills: ability to synthesise findings across academic literature, legal documents, and
agreement text.
● Data handling: comfortable with Excel; familiarity with research or trade databases is an
advantage.
● Technology and policy understanding: foundational grasp of clean energy technologies and international
governance frameworks.
● Communication: strong written and verbal skills.
● Collaboration: able
to work independently on assigned research while coordinating closely with the
team.
CEEW operates in a dynamic environment, and
the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of
tasks.
Compensation
Competitive compensation commensurate to the experience and matching
the best of standards adopted by industry or other similar organisations for
similar roles.
Application Process
CEEW is an equal opportunity employer and the selection process does
not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or
sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the
earliest possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your
interest.
Skills Required
- Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in law, trade, geopolitics, public policy, economics, or a related interdisciplinary field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, research assistantships, or academic projects.
- Ability to synthesize findings across academic literature, legal documents, and agreement text.
- Comfortable using Excel.
- Foundational understanding of clean energy technologies and international governance frameworks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate closely with a team.
- Prior exposure to legal analysis, trade policy, clean energy technologies, or critical minerals.
- Familiarity with research or trade databases.
What We Do
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) is an India-based, globally engaged, independent and non-partisan not-for-profit policy research institution and think tank. It analyses critical questions concerning energy, environment and water, using data, integrated analysis and strategic outreach to influence resource use and sustainable development. CEEW conducts high-quality research and advises policymakers across India and the Global South through evidence-based public engagement.
