2026
FRIAS Workshop: What it takes to build and lead successful interdisciplinary research initiatives
Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 15:00 – 18:00
Location: FRIAS Seminar Room, FRIAS, Albertstr. 19, 79104 Freiburg
Are you a senior researcher interested in shaping collaborative research initiatives, such as Collaborative Research Centers (CRCs), in particular with respect to interdisciplinary collaboration?
As part of the FRIAS Colloquium series, this set of invited speaker presentations, as well as panel discussion, will explore strategies for effective interdisciplinary collaboration, e.g. between methods researchers and researchers from other fields. The discussion will address shared goals, communication practices, and domain-specific challenges within CRCs.
As part of the FRIAS Colloquium series, this workshop will explore strategies for effective interdisciplinary collaboration, e.g. between methods researchers and researchers from other fields. The discussion will address shared goals, communication practices, and domain-specific challenges within CRCs.
The program will open with a welcome by Ralf von den Hoff, Executive Director of the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies.
Following this, invited speakers will share their experiences from leading collaborative research consortia:
- Harald Binder – CRC 1597 Small Data
- Marlene Bartos – CRC/TRR 384 IN-CODE
- Robert Zeiser – CRC 1497 OncoEscape
- Christiane Werner – CRC 1537 EcoSense
- Anna Köttgen – CRC 1453 NephGen
The talks will be followed by a panel discussion, moderated by Stefan Rensing, Vice Rector for Research and Innovation at the University of Freiburg, on actionable ways to improve collaboration; and finally, a Meet the Speaker session offering opportunities for direct exchange with the invited speakers.
Registration
Please register here before February 4, 2026.
Note: The workshop registration is free, and anyone can attend without a fee. Due to limited space, the number of participants is limited.
Agenda
| 15:00 – 15:10 | Introduction on the Topic of Interdisciplinary Research Initiatives Ralf von den Hoff |
| 15:10 – 16:00 | Invited Presentations: approaches, challenges, and experiences in integrating methods research & subject-matter domains Harald Binder, Anna Köttgen, Robert Zeiser, Marlene Bartos, Christiane Werner |
| 16:00 – 16:45 | Panel Discussion: identifying actionable strategies for improving collaboration between methods and domain specialist researchers Moderated by Stefan Rensing |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Coffee Break |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Meet the Speaker Session |
