Incentivising interdisciplinary research: lessons from Singapore
With top-tier cross-disciplinary research talent in leadership positions, the National University of Singapore is creating an ecosystem that rewards…
The hard cell: how interdisciplinary science can unlock next-generation batteries …
The future of the decarbonised society depends upon the discovery and design of next-generation batteries. Interdisciplinary …
Joint efforts propel transformative scientific discoveries
It takes many scientific perspectives to deliver new technologies that could revolutionise how we treat diabetes and monitor disease. At the …
Targeted strategies for interdisciplinary innovation
The University of Toronto’s Institutional Strategic Initiatives offer a compelling case study in what large, complex institutions can do to…
It takes connections to become a research superpower
At Northwestern University, a long history of interdisciplinary collaboration among its world-class faculty generates …
Shooting for the Moon with interdisciplinary approaches to lunar development
Large-scale projects, such as creating a sustained presence on the Moon, are complex, interdisciplinary endeavours that test researchers to the limit.…
Where the boldest research ideas find a home
Getting multidisciplinary projects off the ground can be a heavy lift for even the most motivated scientists, but forward-thinking organisations …
Inside the data-driven search for migraine relief
At the frontiers of computational research and medical hardware, interdisciplinary approaches offer hope to chronic migraine …
Understanding complex systems with computational power and interdisciplinary…
Our lives are governed by complex connected systems, and Schmidt Science Fellow Sahil Loomba has made it his life’s work to understand…
Empowering early-career researchers to take intellectual curiosity to grand…
The field of soft robotics draws on insights from biology and the abilities of living organisms to advance robot design. It offers a case study of …
Breaking down disciplinary silos in pursuit of innovation
Interdisciplinary approaches allow researchers of different scholarly backgrounds to pool their expertise and enhance the impact of…
Developing a 21st-century skillset for research’s interdisciplinary future
The next generation of interdisciplinary scientists needs a research ecosystem that gives them the skills they need to work with scientists from…
Coaching the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists
It takes courage, ability and talent to transcend disciplinary boundaries. But it also takes support. At Schmidt Science Fellows, early career…
How higher education can promote interdisciplinary science and enhance impact
Society faces problems of growing complexity, and we need scientists collaborating across disciplines in search of better solutions and …
