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Fund a research project? Publish a publication? Do you want to help organise events? Here you will find current calls on topics related to interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity.

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30.09.26, Swiss Young Academy, td-net

Call for Submissions: Teaching Tools for Bridging Science and Societal Partners

The Swiss Young Academy, in collaboration with td-net, invites lecturers and educators to submit concrete teaching tools for an add-on to the td-net toolbox. We're looking for single, practical tools (from learning activities to stakeholder engagement formats to innovative assessment approaches) that can be readily integrated into existing courses. The focus is on learning at the science–society interface, ideally by bringing students into direct contact with societal actors. All submissions undergo double-blind review, and selected contributions will receive a DOI number and be published freely online. Submissions may be made until 30 September 2026.

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30.09.26, Gesellschaft für transdisziplinäre und partizipative Forschung e.V.

Call for Sessions: GTPF-Barcamp für Early Career Researchers Eine Austausch- und Vernetzungsveranstaltung für transdisziplinär und partizipativ Forschende in frühen Karrierephasen

Transdisziplinäre und partizipative Forschung stellt Early Career Researchers (ECRs) vor besondere Herausforderungen: Disziplinäre Zuordnungen können das Publizieren erschweren, die wissenschaftliche Anerkennung der (Mehr‑)Arbeit bleibt oft aus, und die eigene Qualifizierung hängt häufig von befristeten Verträgen bzw. Teilzeitstellen ab. Es besteht Bedarf nach Orientierung, Austausch und Vernetzung mit Gleichgesinnten.

Deadline: 30. September 2026
Konferenzdatum: 12. & 13. November

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15.10.26, International Network for the Science of Team Science

SciTS 2027 Call for Workshops

All topics relevant to the application of the Science of Team Science approaches are welcomed, specifically with respect to training sessions that will equip INSciTS investigators with tools and technical skills for data collection, analysis, or presentation in their research areas. We encourage workshops or seminars with a focus on methodologies including systems approaches to the field of the science of teams science as well as methodologies for conducting evaluation and understanding team dynamics. Furthermore, we welcome workshops and seminars that provide practical guidance for conducting and managing team science in a variety of contexts and settings, and workshops with a focus on developing team science educational and training resources. 

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Conference Date: 19-22 July 2027

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30.10.26, Deutsches Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt

Sozial-ökologische Nachwuchsgruppen für nachhaltige und resiliente Stadt-Umland-Regionen – Änderungen für die diesjährige Förderrunde

Die Nachhaltigkeitsforschung braucht gut qualifizierten wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs, der in der Lage ist, zu Lösungen von komplexen gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen in unseren Städten und Regionen auch unter Berücksichtigung neuer Technologien beizutragen. Aus diesem Grund fördert das Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR) sozial-ökologische Nachwuchsgruppen, die einen Beitrag zur Hightech-Agenda Deutschland leisten. Die diesjährige Einreichfrist wurde um sechs Monate verschoben. Skizzen können dementsprechend bis zum 30. Oktober 2026 eingereicht werden.

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31.12.26, ETH Zurich

Open call for papers: Transdisciplinary Research for Transformative Change: From Conceptual Insights to Societal Impact

How can transdisciplinary research move from conceptual debate to real societal impact? This collection invites contributions that explore how collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and knowledge systems fosters transformative change. We welcome papers that critically reflect on the practices, methods, and politics of doing transdisciplinary research—its promises, challenges, and implications for knowledge co-production and societal transformation.

Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

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