Research Intern- Sustainable Mobility

Council on Energy, Environment and Water; New Delhi; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in New Delhi invites a Research Intern – Sustainable Mobility for a two-month period. The hybrid role focuses on evaluating India's e-mobility portfolio through literature reviews, data synthesis, and stakeholder engagement with the Sustainable Mobility Team.

The internship offers exposure to policy research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and field coordination with diverse stakeholders to produce actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with specialization in urban/regional planning, urban management, transport planning, transport engineering, energy, public policy or related fields.
• Candidate should have strong literature review skills and familiarity with research methods.
• Experience with MS Office and GIS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support literature reviews and secondary data compilation on India’s e-mobility sector.
• Assist in analysing different e-vehicle segments and developing indicators (adoption, affordability, market shaping, industry datasets).
• Contribute to data collection efforts, including identifying stakeholders and preparing interview materials.
• Help synthesize qualitative and quantitative findings into concise, actionable outputs for the evaluation.
• Support validation of findings with existing datasets and sector knowledge.
• Assist in coordination with partners and stakeholders using CEEW networks.
• Show flexibility to undertake diverse tasks in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Literature review

Data synthesis

Stakeholder engagement

Research methods

Education

Master’s degree in urban/regional planning

Tools

MS Office

GIS

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water | Intern

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Research Intern- Sustainable Mobility

Terms of Reference

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

You will get above-market remuneration

We provide a safe space for all

At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation offered: Research Intern – Sustainable Mobility

Reporting to: Research Analyst / Programme Lead

Location: Hybrid

Duration: 2 months, starting from May 2026

Purpose

CEEW seeks to engage Research Intern to support the Sustainable Mobility Team in delivering a theory-based evaluation of investment portfolio in India’s e-mobility sector. The role will involve research, data synthesis, and stakeholder engagement to assess market-level changes and socio-economic impacts across the e-mobility ecosystem.

Responsibilities and Duties

Support literature reviews and secondary data compilation on India’s e-mobility sector.

Assist in analysing different e-vehicle segment and developing relevant indicators (adoption, affordability, market shaping, industry datasets).

Contribute to data collection efforts, including identifying stakeholders, preparing interview materials, and documenting key insights.

Help synthesize qualitative and quantitative findings into concise, actionable outputs for the evaluation.

Support review and validation of findings, including cross-checking with existing datasets and sector knowledge.

Assist in coordination with partners and stakeholders, leveraging CEEW’s networks where required.

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.

Shortlisting Criteria

Education and experience

Master’s degree with specialisation in urban/regional planning, urban management, transport planning, transport engineering, energy, public policy and related fields

Candidates with prior research experience of conducting desk-top research and managing on-site work are desirable.

A basic understanding of the electric vehicle sector in India would be appreciated.

Must have strong research skills – capability to carry out literature review is a key requisite, familiarity with research methods is a bonus

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience working with software programmes such as MS Office, GIS are preferred

Willingness to conduct frequent field visits/meetings with stakeholder

Willingness to work on multi-disciplinary projects

Experience in dealing with stakeholders (industry, academic, government etc.) preferred

Application Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.