The Practice of Interdisciplinarity: Funding, Careers and Impact

VBN Forskningsportal (Aalborg Universitet) 2026 Book chapter

Authors: Hvidtfeldt, Rolf; id_orcid 0000-0002-0905-0093, Pedersen, David Budtz; id_orcid 0000-0001-7861-7068
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Abstract

This chapter explores how interdisciplinary research is shaped by key structural factors – such as research funding, career trajectories, institutional frameworks, and societal expectation. The chapter points towards potential ways of overcoming barriers for successful interdisciplinarity and examines how relevant factors are influencing the success and sustainability of interdisciplinary team efforts. We show that funding, careers, and impact are entangled, and that robust tools and methods are available to manage healthy and sustainable research collaboration.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration Innovation Sustainability Human-Machine Systems Interprofessional Education and Collaboration

Publication details

Journal / source
VBN Forskningsportal (Aalborg Universitet)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter