The tdAcademy initially focuses its research on four topic lines that examine core issues of transdisciplinary research.

Topic Line 1: Societal Effects
The aim of transdisciplinary research is to contribute to societal change, whether this means new infrastructures and products, adapted legal framework conditions or altered patterns of behaviour. Under this topic line, we explore how research projects can be supported in terms of systematically reflecting on their societal effects and thereby increasing their potential effectiveness.