title: Science hackathons for developing interdisciplinary research and collaborations.
abstract: Science hackathons can help academics, particularly those in the early stage of their careers, to build collaborations and write research proposals.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Computational Science, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Derek
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Groen
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Department of Mathematics, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Ben
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Calderhead
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D012107:Research Design
keywords: careers in science; collaboration; cutting edge; early career researchers; hackathons; interdisciplinary research