Jean Paul is a Senior Scientist at the Medical University of Innsbruck in Austria. Jean discusses her involvement in a unique research funding process called a sandpit or an ideas factory. Having then taken on the leadership of the project, she provides insights into the challenges and benefits of transdisciplinary research, stakeholder engagement, and arguing for their impact-focused approach. Jean also shares her academic background in social science, health and genomics research work in Australia.
Overview:
[00:29] Introduction
[03:03] Jean's PhD, Post-Doc Journey & Backup Plan
[11:23] From Australia to Austria: Applying for research funding sandpit
[18:00] The Sandpit Experience
[27:47] Getting Funded, Becoming a Team
[32:08] Leading the Project and Ongoing Project Support
[40:20] Transdisciplinary Research
[48:29] Wrapping up Part 1
[49:36] More on Jean's PhD and Post Doc Projects
[56:40] Final Wrapping Up
[57:47] End
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