Thesis subject

Social impact methodologies

Development of ex-ante and/or social impact methodologies. The student identifies the various ex-ante and M&E methodologies that are used for measuring impact for energy interventions. Methodology and/or a step by step approach will be developed that can be used by FACT to carrying out an impact assessment of the FACT projects.

For this assignment (internship or master thesis) FACT foundation is looking for an highly motivated student in the field of Communication and Innovation studies or Education and Competence studies, and with a background in energy and/or technological innovation.

Objectives

Supporting FACT with improving their assessment framework

Procedures

  • Carry out a desk and literature study
  • Design of a methodology
  • Linkage with the various FACT projects
  • Set up a pilot assessment for one of the FACT projects

Experiences gained

  • Preparation of a proposal
  • Learning how to work in a bioenergy company
  • Combining a desk study with the practice of the projects
  • Designing a tailor made methodology
  • Writing an MSc thesis (and preferably a article for a journal) in English

Period

Start preferably in January

Duration of the research

3-4 months

Location

Wageningen (Generaal Foulkesweg 9a).
Possibly in one of our projects in developing countries.

Language requirements

English

Allowance

We cannot offer allowances. In case of internships/thesis abroad, we could contribute to travel costs.