Project

With the new "Leibniz Labs" format, the Leibniz Association aims to further strengthen its interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary excellence. To this end, it has set up a network project to support the implementation of the Leibniz Labs.

The network project is conducting a structured reflection process on the design and implementation of Leibniz Labs. This includes the organizational and governance structures as well as the specific research and knowledge transfer activities. The project promotes the development and effectiveness of Leibniz Labs and supports learning from the ongoing implementation. In this way, future approaches, formats and appropriate frameworks for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research can be identified.

The specific aims of the project are to establish a network of Leibniz Labs and to develop a toolbox for knowledge integration, co-production and transfer. It will also formulate recommendations for excellent inter- and transdisciplinary collaborative projects addressing complex socio-ecological and socio-technical issues. All activities will be organized and carried out in close cooperation with the current Leibniz Labs and the Leibniz Association Headquarters. The network project draws on the expertise of 10 Leibniz institutes.

Project start:
01. April 2024

Project end:
31. March 2027

Project management:
Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Christoph M. Schmidt

Project staff:
Dr. Lukas Tomberg