How to Manage International Multidisciplinary Research Projects

How To Guides

Edited by Linda Hantrais, Professor Emerita of European Social Policy, Department of International Relations, Politics and History, Loughborough University and Visiting Professor, International Inequalities Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK

This insightful How to guide is expertly crafted to assist mid-career academic and non-academic researchers in preparing for new and innovative ways of working in international multidisciplinary environments.

‘It is the unique blend of theoretical analysis and practical case studies that makes this guide an essential tool for mid-career and more established researchers as they prepare to manage, coordinate or participate in the development and delivery of complex international multidisciplinary collaborative research projects, which are essential in tackling global societal challenges.’
– Dave Filipović-Carter, Education-Training Ltd

‘Multidisciplinarity is an open challenge and researchers are engaging with funders’ demands in a multitude of ways. This guide presents relevant and interesting case studies as well as an overview about changes in the management of complex projects. It will be a valuable companion for a systemic approach to international multidisciplinary research development.’
– Gabi Lombardo, Director of the European Alliance for SSH

‘At a time when competition for research funding is becoming ever-more intense, this How to guide provides a unique contribution to the training literature for early and mid-career researchers embarking on international multidisciplinary projects. Expert scrutiny of the many stages in this complex research process, supported by practical case studies, offers valuable lessons from real-life experience.’
– Judith Phillips, University of Stirling, UK

‘Few research careers are nowadays confined within national boundaries. But insufficient attention continues to be devoted to preparing early and mid-career researchers for work in international multidisciplinary environments. This How to guide fills an important gap in the training literature by demonstrating how the necessary skills can be learnt both through dedicated and on-the-job training.’
-乌尔里希书上,弗里德里希-Schiller-University Jena, Germany

‘The wide mix of cultural and disciplinary backgrounds of contributors to this How to guide illustrates the complexity of the task of managing small and large-scale research projects designed to tackle global societal challenges. The lessons drawn from real-life experiences will be invaluable for mid-career and more established researchers.’
– Ashley Thomas Lenihan, Georgetown University, US