Evaluation of the Federal Government's Research Programmes 'MARE:N – Coastal, Marine and Polar Research for Sustainability' (2016 - 2026) and 'Water:N – Research and Innovation for Sustainability' (2021-2026)

This tender concerns the evaluation of two significant cross-departmental research programmes initiated by the Federal Government of Germany: 'MARE:N – Coastal, Marine and Polar Research for Sustainability' (running from 2016 to 2026) and 'Water:N – Research and Innovation for Sustainability' (running from 2021 to 2026). Both programmes operate under the overarching framework programme 'Research for Sustainable Development' (FONA) and are spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), formerly referred to as the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) in the source text. These initiatives are designed to address the complex global challenges presented by a rapidly changing world, focusing on critical areas of coastal, marine, polar, and water-related research and innovation. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness, impact, and strategic alignment of these programmes over their respective multi-year funding periods. Key aspects likely to be examined include the scientific advancements achieved, the contribution to sustainable development goals, the collaborative efforts between different government departments and research institutions, and the overall return on investment. The findings of this evaluation will be crucial for informing future research funding strategies and policy decisions related to environmental sustainability and resource management at the federal level.

This is a consulting contract in the Research sector, with a focus on Innovation. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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