Hiring a team: an integral selection procedure for inter- and transdisciplinary PhD candidates

Annemarie Horn1, Noelle M N C Aarts2, Irma Arts2

  • 1Liberal Arts and Sciences, Philophy & Religious Studies, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands.

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
|July 8, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Hiring PhD candidates for inter- and transdisciplinary (ITD) research requires intentional processes. Explicit criteria for team composition and ITD competencies ensure well-grounded choices for successful research projects.

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