The ITDR Masterclass aims to train researchers and research support staff to become an expert in inter- and transdisciplinarity. The format is a 5-day intensive and interactive course, based on theoretical insights in the process of creating ITD research and how to apply these insights in practice.
In this course, we will focus on these four goals:
- Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key steps involved in the Interdisciplinary Research (IDR) process.
- Through practical examples, they’ll explore how these insights can be translated into practice.
- Participants will collaborate on a shared case to test and refine the concepts learned and apply these insights to their own ITDR research idea or case.
- Participants will not only learn in theory and practice on how to set up an interdisciplinary (or transdisciplinary = including stakeholders) project, the course should also result in an optimal inter- or transdisciplinary project proposal. At the end of the course, participants will present their IDR case.
This ITDR Masterclass will also provide a step-up to become an ITDR Facilitator, for those researchers interested in this profile.
Campus
This summer school takes place at Middelheim Campus of the University of Antwerp. This campus can be reached from the city centre by bike or public transport. However, please check the travel info and the distance before booking accomodation.
Target group
This summer school is intended for and open to:
- predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers aiming to submit an FWO Fellowship at the FWO Interdisciplinary Panel for the upcoming call
- researchers, research teams and/or research support staff aiming to prepare and/or support an interdisciplinary project, preferably to be submitted in the upcoming 12 months
- researchers actively working on interdisciplinary projects or with ITDR teams and interested in understanding the dynamics of ITDR projects better
Prerequisites
Participants have a basic understanding of their own scientific discipline and its research methods and will provide an inter- and/or transdisciplinary research case they want to work on.
Number of participants: 25
Micro-credential and study credits (ECTS)
Successful completion of the summerschool can be awarded with 3 credits according to the EuropeanCredit Transfer System (ECTS). Credits will be awarded by the University of Antwerp on the base of attending the preparatory track, 100% (active) participation during the course and group work and delivering of qualitative presentation at the end of the course.
To include the credits in the curriculum at the home institution, participants need an agreement with the responsible person at their university. A certificate will be awarded at the end of the programme. All certificates of completion are issued as a micro-credential.
Learning outcomes
- Researchers gain knowledge and a process framework to initiate interdisciplinaryresearch and enhance its design and implementation
- Researchers acquire knowledge of inter- and transdisciplinary researchmethodologies and interdisciplinary thinking
- Researchers gain insights into and expand their knowledge of other disciplines andcollaboration with these disciplines by engaging with colleagues from differentfields and experts in interdisciplinary research
- Researchers develop broader soft skills, such as presenting and facilitating meetingswhere diverse people and perspectives must align.
Social Programme
Participants will be able to get in touch with peers attending other summer schools at the Antwerp Summer University. A visit to the beautiful city hall, a networking reception, a guided city walk, a quiz night, a football game and a day-trip to another Belgian city such as Bruges or Brussels are only some examples of these activities.
All activities of the social programme are offered free of charge. In some cases participants will be asked for a deposit which will be reimbursed upon participation to the activity.