In a world facing major global challenges, our research can only be successful through collaboration between different disciplines, universities and research institutions, business, politics, culture and society. It is only by drawing on these different perspectives that we can develop innovative solutions and measures to address these challenges and create a lasting impact. Through our initiative, 'Ecoversity: Collaborative Space for Change', we are embracing a dynamic ecosystem approach to cooperation.
As part of the Ecoversity initiative, institutes at TU Braunschweig can now apply for funding to host international postdocs and professors. The purpose of the call Ecoversity ”Attracting Talent” is to foster international collaboration and facilitate collaborative research. The call is open until 2028.
We interpret this as a vibrant network of universities, research institutions, companies and other stakeholders working together to generate interdisciplinary knowledge and collaboration, and to facilitate knowledge transfer and innovation. This allows them to find sustainable solutions to complex problems. In the shared belief that the future of science lies in cooperation, we share our infrastructure and networks with each other.
Our goal is to transform TU Braunschweig into a networked 'Ecosystem University' with a national and international reach. Through our collaborative approach, we are combining the strengths of our regional, national and international partner institutions. As an Ecoversity, we implement measures that enable our members to network more closely with our partners and collaborate on joint initiatives.
As an Ecoversity, we create strong networks and actively promote them. We encourage and promote formats that facilitate close cooperation with our regional scientific institutions, as well as with society, business, politics and culture. This promotes synergy effects and drives innovation in research, studies, teaching, transfer and administration. This enables us to realise the full potential of our ecosystem and achieve visibility that extends far beyond the borders of our region.
The ambitious Ecoversity project is being supported by the Volkswagen Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Culture with 22.5 million euros as part of the “Potenziale strategisch entfalten” call for proposals.
A joint science funding programme of the Lower Saxony Ministry
of Science and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation.
