Transdisciplinarity
Transdisciplinary research intertwines the quest for social solutions to problems with scientific advancements in knowledge. A defining feature of this research approach is the integration of different disciplines as well as the fusion of science and practical application. This entails connecting various forms of knowledge, concepts, languages, goals, and temporal logics.
This collaborative research presents novel challenges for both researchers and stakeholders. Therefore, we not only engage in transdisciplinary research but also stand out due to our explicit handling of the requirements, methods, and impacts of transdisciplinary research. In our exploration of transdisciplinarity, we develop theoretical-conceptual and methodological foundations that promote both high scientific quality and the intended social impacts of transdisciplinary research processes. We also provide guidance and support for research projects in structuring transdisciplinary collaborations, and we assist projects or institutions in analyzing their societal effects.
ISOE is a member of the ITD Alliance – Global Alliance for Inter- and Transdisciplinarity.
Projects
- Exploratory Studies on SÖF
- Accompanying research for ‘Real-World Laboratories’ in Baden-Württemberg
- Accompanying Research for the Transdisciplinary Discourse in the Kopernikus Project ENavi
- Scientific research support for the Trialogue on Germany’s “Energiewende” of the HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA School of Governance
- BioKompass – Communication and participation for the societal transformation towards bioeconomy
- Capital4Health – Transdisciplinary research for preventive healthcare
- Dilemmas of sustainability – Meta-criteria for sustainability
- DINA – Diversity of Insects in Nature protected Areas
- EKLIPSE – Knowledge and Learning Mechanism on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
- Evalunet - Evaluation Network for Transdisciplinary Research
- Meta-Analysis of Gender and Research in Europe
- Societal impacts of research institutions: ARL Effectiveness Study
- IMPACT – Corporate Social Responsibility in the EU
- Transdisciplinary Cognitive Integration
- Cognitive integration through artificial intelligence in transdisciplinary sustainability research
- LIRA 2030 – Fostering Transdisciplinarity in Africa
- Concept for the Framework Programme "Social-ecological Research" SÖF
- s:ne – System Innovation for Sustainable Development
- Social Dimensions of Sustainability
- Scientific Back-Up for the Research Project EPSECC
- Summer School „Brilliant Minds for Social-Ecological Transformations“
- Sustainability as a Concept in the Social Sciences
- tdPrax – Strengthening the Practice of Transdisciplinarity
- tdPrax2 – transdisciplinary concepts and methods for research and higher education
- Transdisziplinary Integration - Cooperation and Concepts
- Transdisciplinarity in climate change adaptation research
- TransImpact – Effective Transdisciplinary Research
- Support for the Projects for Sustainable Economies
- Forecasts of Social-Ecological Transformations
- Effective policy advice through sustainability research
- Scientific coordination of the funding initiative „An environmentally and socially compatible transformation of the German energy system”
- Knowledge Communication
- Knowledge transfer of the results of basic scientific research
