Calls
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.
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.
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