In light of these challenges, how can researchers build interdisciplinary communities to overcome funding gaps and strengthen support systems?
That’s the question faculty and experts at the George Washington University are working to answer. The Sustainability Research Sandbox, organized and co-hosted by the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) and the GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future (ASF)—in partnership with the Global Food Institute (GFI) and the Research and Engagement for Action on Climate and Health (REACH) Center—brought together experts and researchers to explore new funding pathways and identify potential collaborators for interdisciplinary projects.
“Working groups like this create the spark for new partnerships and fresh ideas,” said GFI’s Director of Policy and Programs, Priya Fielding-Singh. “The energy in the room showed how much people want to collaborate, and this interactive session highlighted the unique convening power of GFI, SRI and the REACH Center at GW.”
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