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This study offers a process for researchers to integrate socially engaged research into existing structures, achieving societal and scientific outcomes. Success hinges on strong relationships, contextual knowledge, and intense engagement efforts in transdisciplinary approaches (TDA).

Keywords:

Context knowledge Engaged participation Intensity of effort Maturity of relationships Research outcomes Transdisciplinary approaches

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Sociology
Research Management

Background:

Global environmental changes necessitate research applicable to sustainable futures.
Transdisciplinary approaches (TDA) can bridge the gap between research and application.
Institutional barriers often hinder the deployment of TDA.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a process for implementing socially engaged research within current institutional structures.
To help researchers and funders conceptualize and deploy TDA effectively.
To enable early achievement of societal and scientific outcomes in research projects.

Main Methods:

Qualitative comparative analysis of five case studies.
Development of a process for conceptualizing and implementing socially engaged research.
Identification of key factors for successful TDA within existing structures.

Main Results:

A practical process for integrating socially engaged research is proposed.
Three critical factors for TDA success were identified: relationship maturity, context knowledge, and engagement intensity.
The process aims to facilitate societal and scientific outcomes early in research projects.

Conclusions:

Socially engaged research, including TDA, can be implemented within existing institutional frameworks.
Focusing on relationship maturity, context knowledge, and engagement intensity enhances TDA success.
This approach supports achieving both societal impact and scientific advancement.