Calls for bids

Below you will find current calls for tenders from our institute:

Background:

JuWiLi II aims to enhance non-contentious proceedings through the integration of insights from behavioral economics. This work involves identifying best practices, analyzing behavioral drivers and barriers, and formulating actionable policy recommendations. The project builds on a multidisciplinary approach, combining legal expertise and economic analysis to improve procedural efficiency and access to justice.

Objective:

The selected partner will:

  1. Develop and implement behavioral economic methodologies to identify and evaluate best practices in non-contentious proceedings.
  2. Analyze drivers and barriers to effective behaviors in these proceedings.
  3. Design and pre-test interventions aimed at improving outcomes.
  4. Contribute to a comparative analysis of courtroom and notarial settings to evaluate framing effects and nudging mechanisms.
  5. Draft a comprehensive study and policy recommendations based on the findings.

Scope of Work:

The tasks will include:

  1. Questionnaire Development:
  • Collaborate with the project’s economic and legal teams to draft, refine, and finalize a questionnaire that identifies best practices and barriers in non-contentious proceedings.
  • Conduct online feedback loops and a pilot study to ensure validity and reliability.
  1. Behavioral Analysis:
  • Conduct workshops introducing key behavioral mechanisms (e.g., hindsight bias, overconfidence bias).
  • Facilitate brainstorming sessions to identify behavioral goals and potential interventions.
  • Analyze motivators and barriers and propose policy interventions based on the data collected.
  1. Comparative Analysis:
  • Conduct a field study comparing behavioral outcomes in courtroom and notarial settings using cooperation games and other experimental designs.
  1. Drafting Reports and Recommendations:
  • Prepare a behavioral study summarizing the findings.
  • Provide actionable policy recommendations aimed at improving procedural efficiency and fostering non-contentious dispute resolution mechanisms.

Deliverables:

  • M1: Finalized questionnaire (Month 8)
  • M2: Interim report summarizing pilot study results (Month 12)
  • M3: Behavioral study draft (Month 18)
  • M4: Final behavioral study and policy recommendations (Month 24)

Expected Expertise:

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in behavioral economics research.
  • Familiarity with non-contentious legal proceedings.
  • Expertise in designing and conducting surveys and field experiments.
  • Strong report-writing skills, particularly for policy recommendations.
  • Collaborative experience in multidisciplinary and international projects.

Duration:

The project runs from January 2025 to December 2026, with key milestones outlined above.

Submission Requirements:

Interested parties should submit the following by December 31, 2024:

  • A detailed proposal outlining the methodology and approach.
  • A timeline and budget estimate.
  • Relevant credentials and past project examples.

Evaluation Criteria:

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  1. Methodological rigor (30%)
  2. Relevant experience and expertise (30%)
  3. Feasibility and alignment with project objectives (20%)
  4. Cost efficiency (20%)

Contact Information:

Please direct all submissions and inquiries to:

DI. Helmut Berrer
Member of the board
helmut.berrer@economica.eu
+43 676 3200 403

Join us in shaping innovative approaches to non-contentious justice!