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Open selection procedures
The are currently no positions available. Please check again soon!
Closed selection procedures:
Seconded National Expert (SNE)
The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking invites applications for the two posts of Seconded National Expert (SNE)
Please click here for more details.
Candidates should send their applications only to the Permanent Representation to the EU of their country or to EFTA Secretariat.
Deadline for applications: extended to 25th of March 2019 at 23:59 (CET, Central European Time, Brussels).
Declaration Conflict of Interest by candidates
FCH JU Traineeship – 2019 (1st intake)
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking offers traineeships for university graduates.
Please click here for more details.
Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 15 November 2018.
Communication Officer
3 January 2018: the FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Ref.: FCH2JU/AST4/2018/02
Grade: AST4
Deadline for applications: 25 February 2018 (23:59, Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
21 December 2017: the FCH 2 JU is organising a selection procedure to recruit a Personal Assistant to the Executive Director.
Candidates must register or have registered for the EPSO/CAST/P/6/2017/Secretaries and clerks/GFII profile at https://epso.europa.eu/apply/job-offers/cast/2100/description_en and be available for testing when invited by EPSO.
Post: Personal Assistant to the Executive Director
Contract Agent, FG II
Deadline for applications: 15 January 2018 (17:00, Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
23 October 2017: FCH JU Traineeship – 2018 (1st intake)
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking offers traineeship for university graduates.
Please click here for more details.
Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 19 November 2017.
3 October 2017: the FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Knowledge Management Officer
Ref.: FCH2JU/AD6/2017/01
Grade: AD 6
Deadline for applications: 12 November 2017 (23:59, Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
20 March 2017: The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking invites applications for the post of Seconded National Expert (SNE) – Communication Support.
Please click here for more details.
Candidates should send their applications only to the Permanent Representation to the EU of their country.
Deadline for applications: 21 May 2017 at 23:59 (CET, Central European Time, Brussels).
20 February 2017: The FCH JU invites applications for the post of Seconded National Expert (SNE) – Knowledge Support.
The deadline for the sumbission of applications has been extended.
Please click here for more details.
Candidates should send their applications only to the Permanent Representation to the EU of their country.
Deadline for applications: 2 April 2017 2 May 2017 at 23:59 (CET, Central European Time, Brussels).
16 December 2016: the FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Contract Agent (M/F)
Project Officer
Ref.: FCH2JU/CAFGIV/2016/06
Grade: FGIV
Deadline for applications: 15 January 2017 (23:59, Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
Cancelled: 28 November 2016: the FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Project Officer
Ref.: FCH2JU/AD5/2016/05
Grade: AD5
Deadline for applications: 6 January 2017 (23:59, Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
24 October 2016 FCH JU Traineeship – 2017 (1st intake)
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking offers traineeship for university graduates.
Please click here for more details.
Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 18 November 2016.
5 July 2016: the FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Project Officer
Ref.: FCH2JU/AD8/2016/04
Grade: AD8
Deadline for applications: 21 August 2016 (23:59, Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
13 May 2016: the FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Financial Engineering Officer
Ref.: FCH2JU/AD08/2016/03
Grade: AD8
Deadline for applications: 5 June 2016 (23:59, Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
4 May 2016: FCH JU Traineeship – 2016
The FCH JU is organizing a selection for a trainee to support the IT and communication activities.
Please click here for more details.
Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 31 May 2016.
6 April 2016: the FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Financial Engineering Officer
Ref.: FCH2JU/AD08/2016/02
Grade: AD08
Deadline for applications: 9 May 2016 (23:59, Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
3 March 2016: the FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Head of Programme Unit
Ref.: FCH2JU/AD11/2016/01
Grade: AD11
Deadline for applications: 4 April 2016 (23.59 CET, Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
27 july 2015: FCH JU Traineeship – 2015 (2d in-take)
The FCH JU is organizing a selection for a traineeship programme.
Please click here for more details.
Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 25 August 2015.
9 March 2015: the FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Knowledge Management Officer
Ref.: FCH2JU/AD8/2015/03
Grade: AD8
Deadline for applications: 24 April 2015 extended to 30 April 2015 (17:00, Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
22 January 2015: the FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Internal Control and Audit Manager
Ref.: FCH2JU/AD8/2015/02
Grade: AD8
Deadline for applications: 27 February 2015 (23:59h, Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
16 January 2015: FCH JU Traineeship – 2015 (1st in-take)
The FCH JU is organizing a selection for a traineeship programme.
Please click here for more details.
Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 20 February 2015.
18 December 2014: the FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Human Resources and General Administration Officer
Ref.: FCH2JU/AST6/2015/01
Grade: AST6
Deadline for applications: 31 January 2015 (23:59h, Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
01 September 2014: FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Communication Officer
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Ref.: FCHJU/AST3/2014/05
Grade: AST3
Deadline for applications: 30 September 2014 at 23:59 CEST (Central European Summer Time / Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
01 September 2014: FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Junior Legal Officer
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Ref.: FCHJU/AD5/2014/04
Grade: AD5
Deadline for applications: 30 September 2014 at 23:59 CEST (Central European Summer Time / Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
PROCUREMENTS:
02 June 2014: FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Financial Officer
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Ref.: FCHJU/AD5/2014/03
Grade: AD5
Deadline for applications: 30 June 2014 at 23:59 CEST (Central European Summer Time / Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
26 May 2014: FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following positions:
Junior Project Managers
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Ref.: FCHJU/AD5/2014/02
Grade: AD5
Deadline for applications: 29 June 2014 at 23:59 CEST (Central European Summer Time / Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
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18 March 2014: FCH JU is currently recruiting for the following position:
Financial Assistant
Temporary Agent (M/F)
Ref. FCHJU/AST6/2014/01
Grade: AST6
Deadline for applications: 20 April 2014 at 23:59 CEST (Central European Summer Time / Brussels time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
To read the full vacancy notice or apply for this position, please visit our vacancies portal.
Applicants will be kept informed of the outcome of their application.
17 March 2014: FCH JU Traineeship – 2014 (2nd in-take)
The FCH JU is organizing a selection for a traineeship programme.
Please click here for more details.
Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 21 April 2014.
FCH JU Decision of Executive Director on Rules governing the Trainneship at FCH JU
19 November 2013: Vacancy Notice Project Manager ( Temporay agent Grade AD8) Cross-cutting Activity Area
The FCH JU wishes to constitute a reserve list for Project Managers on Cross-Cutting Activity.
Interested candidates will find all the necessary information in the vacancy notice.
Candidates are invited to submit their application using the attached form by the 10 January 2014 at midnight CET.
18 September 2013: FCH JU Traineeship – 2014 (1st in-take)
The FCH JU operates a traineeship programme. The programme gives trainees an understanding of the FCH JU and its role within the activities of the European Union, enables them to acquire practical knowledge of the FCH JU and its regulatory framework and to obtain professional experience in the course of their work.
Detailed rules: Decision of the Executive Director on Rules governing traineeships at the FCH JU
Successful candidates will have an academic background in economics, political science, engineering, technical studies such as environmental or energy studies or similar. Knowledge of the fuel cells and hydrogen technologies will be considered as an advantage.
They will also have some professional or training experience in project management, administration, EU affairs (e.g. communication, IT, legal affairs, internal audit, finance, office management), acquired either in a public administration/academic institution or in the private sector.
Trainees are selected from nationals of the Member States of the European Economic Area (the 28 Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).
Minimum Requirements:
- Possession of a university degree or equivalent at the time of applying;
- An excellent command of oral and written English and one or more other official Union languages (French and /or German advantageous);
- A very good interpersonal, communication and team skills.
Grant:
The FCH JU pays a monthly grant of 1 071,19 EUR net per month and may pay a travel allowance to compensate the expenses incurred at the beginning and at the end of the traineeship from the place of residence, which is normally the address provided for correspondence. It is recommended to read carefully the detailed rules applicable.
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How to apply: The placements are for periods of 3 to a maximum of 6 months. Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by Friday 18 October 2013 |
Indicative timing:
The present call is to select trainees for intake in the 1st half of 2014:
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Period for receipt of applications[1] |
By 18 October 2013 |
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Screening/telephone contact with pre-selected candidates (indicative) |
End of October 2013 – End of November 2013 |
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Contract issued (indicative) |
By end of December 2013 |
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Start of traineeship |
The traineeship period may start any time between January 2014 and April 2014 and will last min. 3 months, max. 6 months. |
The FCH JU takes care to avoid any form of discrimination in its procedures.
Please note that the personal information FCH JU requests from candidates will be processed in line with Regulation (EC) N° 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the European Union institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data. The purpose of processing of the personal data candidates submit is to manage applications in view of a possible traineeship at FCH JU
For a CV template, please visit: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu
20 June 2013: FCH JU is procuring a study on the macro-economic impact of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies
Tender must be submitted by the 8 July June (24:00) at info.procurement@fch.europa.eu
Here are the invitation to tender and the tender specifications. Other documents such as the draft contract or the declaration on exclusion criteria can be requested at the email address mentionned here above.
The FCH JU has not awarded a contract because the offers received did not fully correspond to its needs.
3 June 2013: FCH JU is procuring a study on Electrolysers (techno-economic assessement)
Tender must be submitted by the 25 June (24:00) at info.procurement@fch.europa.eu
Here are the invitation to tender and the tender specifications. Other documents such as the draft contract or the declaration on exclusion criteria can be requested at the email address mentionned here above.
In July 2013, the contract was awarded to E4tech.
6 May 2013: FCH JU Traineeship – 2013 (2nd in-take)
The FCH JU is organizing a selection for a traineeship programme.
Applications must be sent at the latest by Friday 07 June 2013 to the address indicated in the traineeship note.
FCH JU Decision of Executive Director on Rules governing the Trainneship at FCH JU
24 April 2013 - Knowledge Management and Policy Officer (Temporary Agent, AD8)
The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) is organizing a selection procedure for the recruitment of one Knowledge Management and Policy Officer in the Programme Unit (Temporary Agent, AD8).
Applications must be sent by e-mail no later than May 26, 2013 at 24:00 CET (Brussels time) to the address indicated in the vacancy notice. Deadline is postponed to June 09, 2013 at 24:00 CET (Brussels time).
22 March 2013 - Annual list of contractors 2012
14 January 2013- Open vacancy for a Secretary (Temporary Agent, AST3)- period for receipt of applications is closed
The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) is organizing a selection procedure for the recruitment of one Secretary in the Programme Unit (Temporary Agent, AST3).
Applications must be sent by e-mail no later than February 15, 2013 at 24:00 CET (Brussels time) to the address indicated in the vacancy notice.
8 October 2012- Open Vacancy
Project Manager (Contract Agent, FG IV)
The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking is organizing a selection procedure for the recruitment of one Project Manager (Contract Agent, FG IV).
Applications must be sent by e-mail no later than October 23, 2012 at 24:00 CET (Brussels time) to the address indicated in the vacancy notice.
8-9 October 2012- -FCH JU Traineeship – 2013 (1st in-take)
The FCH JU operates a traineeship programme. The programme gives trainees an understanding of the FCH JU and its role within the activities of the European Union, enables them to acquire practical knowledge of the FCH JU and its regulatory framework and to obtain professional experience in the course of their work.
Detailed rules can be found in the attached document (Decision of the Executive Director on Rules governing traineeships at the FCH JU)
Successful candidates will have an academic background in economics, political science, engineering, technical studies such as environmental or energy studies or similar. Knowledge of the fuel cells and hydrogen technologies will be considered as an advantage.
They will also have some professional or training experience in project management, administration, EU affairs (e.g. communication, IT, legal affairs, internal audit, finance, office management), acquired either in a public administration/academic institution or in the private sector.
Trainees are selected from nationals of the Member States of the European Economic Area (the 27 Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).
Minimum Requirements:
- Possession of a university degree or equivalent at the time of applying;
- An excellent command of oral and written English and one or more other official Union languages (French and /or German advantageous);
- A very good interpersonal, communication and team skills.
Grant:
The FCH JU pays a monthly grant of 1 071,19 EUR in 2012 net per month and may pay a travel allowance to compensate the expenses incurred at the beginning and at the end of the traineeship from the place of residence, which is normally the address provided for correspondence. It is recommended to read carefully the detailed rules applicable.
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How to apply: The placements are for periods of 3 to a maximum of 6 months. Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by Friday 12 November 2012. |
Timing:
The present call is to select trainees for intake in the 1st half of 2013:
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Period for receipt of applications[1] |
Up to 12 November 2012 |
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Screening/telephone contact with pre-selected candidates |
Mid of November 2012 – End of December 2012 |
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Contract issued |
By end of December 2012 |
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Start of traineeship |
The traineeship period may start any time between January and April 2013 and will last min. 3 months, max. 6 months |
The FCH JU takes care to avoid any form of discrimination in its procedures.
Please note that the personal information FCH JU requests from candidates will be processed in line with Regulation (EC) N° 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the European Union institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data. The purpose of processing of the personal data candidates submit is to manage applications in view of a possible traineeship at FCH JU (privacy statement in the attached document).
For a CV template, please visit: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu
Date of publication on the FCH JU website: 09 October 2012
16 July 2012- Open Vacancy
Financial Assistant (Temporary Agent AST4)
The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking is organizing a selection procedure for the recruitment of one Financial Assistant (Temporary Agent AST4).
Applications must be sent by e-mail no later than August 17th, 2012 at 24:00 CET (Brussels time) to the address indicated in the vacancy notice.
May 23, 2012- Period for receipt of applications has been closed
The FCH JU has a traineeship programme. The programme gives trainees an understanding of the JU and its role within the activities of the European Union, enables them to acquire practical knowledge of the FCH JU and its regulatory framework and to obtain professional experience in the course of their work.
Detailed rules can be found in the attached document (Decision of the Executive Director on Rules governing traineeships at the FCH JU )
Successful candidates will have an academic background on economics, political science, engineering, technical studies such as environmental or energy studies or similar. Knowledge of the fuel cells and hydrogen technologies will be considered as an advantage.
They will also have some professional or training experience in project management, administration, EU affairs (e.g communication, information technologies, legal affairs, internal audit, finance, office management), acquired either in a public administration/academic institution or in the private sector.
Trainees are selected from nationals of the Member States of the European Economic Area (the 27 Member States of the European Union, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).
Minimum Requirements:
- Possession of a university degree or equivalent at the time of applying;
- An excellent oral and written command of English and one or more other official Union languages (French and/or German advantageous)
- Very good interpersonal, communication and team skills
Grant:
The FCH JU pays a monthly grant of 1 071,19 EUR in 2012 net per month and may pay a travel allowance to compensate the expenses incurred at the beginning and at the end of the traineeship from the place of residence, which is normally the address provided for correspondence. It is recommended to read carefully the detailed rules applicable.
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How to apply: The placements are for periods of 3 to a maximum of 6 months. Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 23 June 2012. |
Timing:
The present call is to select trainees for intake in the 2nd half of 2012:
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Period for receipt of applications[1] |
Up to 23 June 2012 |
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Screening/telephone contact with pre-selected candidates |
Beginning of July 2012 |
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Start of traineeship |
The traineeship period may start any time between 15 August 2012 and 15 November 2012 and will last min. 3 months, max. 6 months |
[1]In case of numerous applications, the FCH JU reserves the right to limit the screening to the first 50 applications received.
The FCH JU takes care to avoid any form of discrimination in its procedures.
Please note that the personal information FCH JU requests from candidates will be processed in line with Regulation (EC) N° 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the European Union institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data. The purpose of processing of the personal data candidates submit is to manage applications in view of a possible traineeship at FCH JU (see privacy statement ).
For a CV template, please visit: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu
October-November 2011
The FCH JU looks for consultancies in order to conduct studies on the commercialisation of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies and competing technologies.
The FCH JU envisages commissioning studies in different sectors where fuel cells and hydrogen technologies are the most promising:
- Urban buses
- Passenger cars, including EU-wide roll-out of infrastructure
- Stationary applications
- Material Handling
For each sector, the studies will be supported by a coalition of industrial actors.
This is an an open procedure for concluding multiple framework contracts . Simultaneously the FCH JU will award a specific contract for the first study on bus Commercialisation.
Applicants are invited to submit together a tender for the framework contract and for the first study.
The maximum overall budget for the whole duration of the framework contracts is € 5 million.
The deadline for submitting an offer is 2 December 2011.
Potential applicants are invited to read carefully the invitation to tender, the tender specifications and the annexes.
- Invitation to tender
- Tender Specifications
- Annexes to the Tender Specifications (erratum added on 24 November)
- Questions and answers (updated on 24 November)
- Members of the Coalition that will support the first study on Bus Commercialisation (updated on 28 November)
On 19 January 2012, three framework contracts were awarded to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, McKinsey and Company, Booz and Company.
In March 2012, a first specific contract was signed with McKinsey for a study in the bus sector consisting of a fact based comparison between Fuel Cell Bus and other alternative powertrains;
In August 2012, a second specific contract was signed with McKinsey for a study on the trends in terms of investments, turnover and jobs in the FCH sector.
In April 2013, a third specific contract was signed with Roland Berger for a study on financing options for an infrastructure of H2 refueling stations.
August 2011
The FCH JU is looking for a fuel cells car to lease and is launching a tender.
In order to promote FCH technologies towards EU policy makers and citizens, the FCH JU would like to have a Hydrogen Fuel Cell car available for testing by Members of the European Parliament, Commissioners, EU Officials and other policy makers.
Invitation to tender: (Pdf)
Tender specifications: (Pdf)
On 7 September 2011 the contract was awarded to Hyundai Motor Company
July 2011
The FCH JU launches a negotiated procurement procedure for a Policy Study "Market and Public Policies respective roles: Options for Public Sector Funding Support- The case of Commercialisation of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles."
On 29 July 2011, the contract was awarded to BRUEGEL.