Science with purpose: Advancing mission-oriented research in academia
Universities must evolve to lead science missions—ambitious, time-bound research efforts addressing global challenges. This commentary outlines seven critical enablers for catalyzing mission-oriented research in academia, including leadership, partnerships, and institutional support. It argues for structural reforms to foster impactful, interdisciplinary science that aligns with societal needs and policy priorities.
Authors
- Shirin Malekpour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3609-8033)
- Rebekah Ruth Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8689-7562)
- Rob Raven (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6330-0831)
- Matthew French (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0175-3488)
Institutions
- Australian National University (AU)
- Sustainable Development Institute (US)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cell Reports Sustainability
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsus.2025.100495
- Primary Topic
- University-Industry-Government Innovation Models
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00