CALL FOR TENDERS: Comparability Study of the ASEAN Quality Assurance Framework (AQAF) and the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG)
About the Call for Tenders:
This SCOPE-HE call for tenders is to commission a comparability study of the ASEAN Quality Assurance Framework (AQAF) and the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG).
The purpose of this comparative analysis is to contribute to mutual trust between the two regions and improve the understanding of the AQAF in Europe and of the ESG in ASEAN. It is expected that the mutual understanding, transparency, and trust generated by the process would be able to facilitate qualification recognition, support the mobility of learners and staff, and enhance opportunities for future cooperation between ASEAN and Europe.
Eligibility:
This call for tenders is eligible for organisations or individual entities consists of ONE Lead Researcher and (optional) up to THREE junior experts / research assistants.
Indicative Timeline:
| Indicative Timeline | Activity |
| 1 – 27 October 2024 | Call for tenders |
| 27 October 2024 | Proposal submission deadline |
| 28 October – 1 November 2024 | Proposal shortlisting (including interview) |
| 1st week of November 2024 | Announcement of selection result and contract start date |
| November 2024 – 2nd week of January 2025 | Desk research |
| 2nd week of November 2024 | Present ongoing findings at a SCOPE-HE policy dialogue |
| 2nd week of January 2025 | Submission of first draft of final report |
| 3rd week of January 2025 | Editing and proofreading process |
| 4th week of January 2025 | Submission of final report |
| February 2025 | Publication and dissemination of report to key ASEAN and EU stakeholders in collaboration with SCOPE-HE team |
Anticipated budget: Up to 19.990 Euro
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should apply as a research team. The application should comprise CV of the Lead Researcher and research assistants and proposal (include research design and methodology, preliminary bibliography for literature review, proposed work plan and timeline and detailed cost breakdown). Please send your application (in one PDF) to scope-he@daad.de
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The deadline for the submission of application is Sunday, Sunday, 27th October 2024, 12.00PM (GMT+7)
