Research Intern -Sustainable Mobility

Council on Energy, Environment and Water; New Delhi; Hybrid; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) in New Delhi is inviting a Research Intern to support the Sustainable Mobility team in evaluating India's e-mobility sector. You will conduct literature reviews, collect data, and help translate findings into policy-relevant insights.

The internship, lasting two months from May 2026 with hybrid working arrangements, offers exposure to stakeholders across industry, government, and academia and emphasizes rigorous research, data synthesis, and clear

Qualifications

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• Master’s degree with specialisation in urban/regional planning, urban management, transport planning, transport engineering, energy, public policy and related fields
• Desirable: prior research experience with desk-top research and on-site work
• Basic understanding of the electric vehicle sector in India
• Strong research skills and literature review ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with MS Office and GIS preferred
• Willingness to conduct field visits and work on multi-disciplinary projects
• Experience in dealing with stakeholders (industry, academia, government) preferred

Responsibilities

• Support literature reviews and secondary data compilation on India’s e-mobility sector.
• Analyse different e-vehicle segments and develop 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.

Skills

Research skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Literature review

Stakeholder engagement

Field visits

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

GIS

Job description

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Research Intern - Sustainable Mobility

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand foras 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

Reporting to
Research Analyst / Programme Lead

Team/ Focus area
Sustainable Mobility

Location
2 months, starting from May 2026

Location
Hybrid

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

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate with the experience and matching the best of the 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.

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