Successful implementation of transdisciplinary research requires an adaptation of universities. The following excerpt explores the role of universities in promoting transdisciplinary research and training and it presents arguments that ask universities to move away from disciplinary silos and embrace cross-disciplinary collaboration in order to tackle complex challenges. Authors of the paper suggest that undergraduate and graduate programs need to incorporate transdisciplinary thinking and problem based teaching. Moreover, sustained mentorship and coursework is needed as well as inclusivity in fostering transdisciplinarity.  

Transdisciplinary projects involve several stakeholders, academic and non-academic and can evolve as they progress. Current evaluation of research projects for funding grants do not necessarily take these points into consideration. The following blog describes the type of questions and issues funding institutions need to take into account for the successful support of transdisciplinary projects.

Transdisciplinary research need not always be either initiated or led by an academic institution; civil society groups could well be in the driving seat. We shall now address some such guidance.