Request for Proposals - ELECTRI International
Request for Proposals - ELECTRI International supports researchers and industry experts studying electrical construction to expand knowledge and produce practical findings for contractors and industry stakeholders.
Funder: ELECTRI International
Due Dates: October 26, 2026 (Summary proposal) | November 20, 2026 (Full-proposal invitation) | January 11, 2027 (Full proposal) | January 29, 2027 (Award announcement)
Funding Amounts: Negotiated project budgets; 2025 guidelines specify three- or six-month projects and a 10% indirect-cost ceiling
Summary: Supports research that expands electrical construction knowledge and provides practical value to electrical contractors and industry stakeholders.
Description
ELECTRI International — The Foundation for Electrical Construction invites research organizations, individual researchers, consultants, and subject matter experts to study and report on electrical construction. The foundation is affiliated with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), and its research selection process is open to qualified organizations and researchers. Its goal is to bring highly qualified researchers and industry experts together to address topics important to electrical contractors and their stakeholders.
The 2026 call covers the business of running an electrical construction company, project management, new technology, standardization and productivity, emerging markets, and systems integration. Its scope spans building systems, including low-voltage systems, transportation and infrastructure, and power generation, transmission, and distribution. ELECTRI’s detailed 2025 guidelines emphasize applied research and deliverables contractors can implement in their businesses.
