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Which university do you currently attend / work in?
What is the main area of STEM in which you are studying and / or are employed? - Selected Choice
What is the main area of STEM in which you are studying and / or are employed? - Other (please specify) - Text
What is your current role/position? - Selected Choice
What is your current role/position? - Other - Text
Is your role part time or full time?
Are you on a fixed-term or open ended contract?
In total, how long (months and years) have you been employed in the Higher Education sector on fixed-term contracts?
In total, how many fixed-term contracts in the Higher Education sector have you had (including your current contract)?
Now please think about your identity as an academic in your field and workplace and indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - Being an academic is an important part of my self-concept
Now please think about your identity as an academic in your field and workplace and indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - I am typical of most academics
Now please think about your identity as an academic in your field and workplace and indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - I have a lot in common with the average academic
Now please think about your identity as an academic in your field and workplace and indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - I feel a strong sense of belonging as an academic
Now please think about your identity as an academic in your field and workplace and indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - I sometimes feel on the periphery as an academic
Now please think about your identity as an academic in your field and workplace and indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - Other academics recognise me as a valued member
Now please think about your identity as an academic in your field and workplace and indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - Sometimes I think other academics doubt my credentials
Now please think about your identity as an academic in your field and workplace and indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - I am considered to have academic expertise
Now please think about your identity as an academic in your field and workplace and indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - I can always be myself around other academics
Now please think about your identity as an academic in your field and workplace and indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - I sometimes hide aspects of my identity to avoid negative attention from academics
Thinking about your career as an academic thus far, and how you see your future, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - I like this career too much to give it up
Thinking about your career as an academic thus far, and how you see your future, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - If I could do it all over again, I would choose to work in a different profession
Thinking about your career as an academic thus far, and how you see your future, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - Most of my academic career has been a natural progression from the previous step
Thinking about your career as an academic thus far, and how you see your future, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - I’ve stayed in academia because it was the easiest option/I couldn’t think of another option
Thinking about your career as an academic thus far, and how you see your future, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - Sometimes I doubt whether I will succeed in an academic career
Thinking about your career as an academic thus far, and how you see your future, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - Someone like me can succeed in an academic career
Thinking about your career as an academic thus far, and how you see your future, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - I am satisfied with my chances for getting ahead in an academic career
Thinking about your career as an academic thus far, and how you see your future, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - Academic recruitment processes select the best person for the job
Thinking about your career as an academic thus far, and how you see your future, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - From my observations, there is bias in academic recruitment processes
Thinking about your career as an academic thus far, and how you see your future, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. - From my observations, there is bias in academic promotions processes
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Please explain why?
Here we are interested in your preferred working style and your experiences working with others. - I prefer to work in collaboration with others
Here we are interested in your preferred working style and your experiences working with others. - I prefer to work independently and alone
Here we are interested in your preferred working style and your experiences working with others. - I feel comfortable working in a group
Here we are interested in your preferred working style and your experiences working with others. - I can challenge ideas of people I work with
Here we are interested in your preferred working style and your experiences working with others. - I find it easy to articulate my ideas to strangers
Here we are interested in your preferred working style and your experiences working with others. - I find it easy to articulate my ideas to people more senior than me
Here we are interested in your preferred working style and your experiences working with others. - I rarely get credit for my work or ideas
Here we are interested in your preferred working style and your experiences working with others. - I thrive in a competitive environment
Here we are interested in your preferred working style and your experiences working with others. - I thrive in a diverse and collaborative environment
Think about yourself in comparison to others at your career stage. If something does not apply to you, please select "not applicable". - I have opportunities to collaborate on publications
Think about yourself in comparison to others at your career stage. If something does not apply to you, please select "not applicable". - I have opportunities to be involved in research grant applications
Think about yourself in comparison to others at your career stage. If something does not apply to you, please select "not applicable". - I have opportunities to attend external activities (e.g., conference attendance, workshops, meetings)
Think about yourself in comparison to others at your career stage. If something does not apply to you, please select "not applicable". - I have opportunities to build professional social networks
Think about yourself in comparison to others at your career stage. If something does not apply to you, please select "not applicable". - I am encouraged to take up career development opportunities
Think about yourself in comparison to others at your career stage. If something does not apply to you, please select "not applicable". - I have a clear understanding of how to advance in my academic career
Overall, what is your view about the level of diversity in your work place?
Please explain your answer?
Thinking about your workplace and how you see people being treated, please respond to each of the following statements. - There is a fair division of rewards and opportunities
Thinking about your workplace and how you see people being treated, please respond to each of the following statements. - There is a fair division of 'desirable' and ‘undesirable’ tasks
Thinking about your workplace and how you see people being treated, please respond to each of the following statements. - People with different backgrounds are treated fairly
Thinking about your workplace and how you see people being treated, please respond to each of the following statements. - There are role models from diverse backgrounds
Thinking about your workplace and how you see people being treated, please respond to each of the following statements. - Overall, I think that people are treated equally on their merits
Thinking about your workplace and how you see people being treated, please respond to each of the following statements. - More needs to be done to encourage diversity and inclusiveness
Thinking about your workplace and how you see people being treated, please respond to each of the following statements. - My line manage / supervisor makes sure everyone has the same support and opportunities
When you think about the culture in your workplace, how do you feel? - Happy:Sad
When you think about the culture in your workplace, how do you feel? - Angry:Calm
When you think about the culture in your workplace, how do you feel? - Dissapointed:Pleased
When you think about the culture in your workplace, how do you feel? - Safe:Intimidated
When you think about the culture in your workplace, how do you feel? - Insecure:Confident
When you think about the culture in your workplace, how do you feel? - Hopeful:Hopeless
When you think about the culture in your workplace, how do you feel? - Accepted:Rejected
When you think about the culture in your workplace, how do you feel? - Included:Excluded
Still thinking about the culture in your workplace, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following. - There is a spirit of collegiality and support
Still thinking about the culture in your workplace, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following. - Collaborative working is valued and supported
Still thinking about the culture in your workplace, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following. - People tend to be very competitive
Still thinking about the culture in your workplace, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following. - A good work-life balance is encouraged
Still thinking about the culture in your workplace, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following. - You need to be part of a clique or aligned with a powerful individual or group to have influence
Still thinking about the culture in your workplace, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following. - I feel that I am listened to when I give my opinions (e.g., in a workplace meeting or forum)
Still thinking about the culture in your workplace, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following. - Social activities (e.g. parties, team building) are welcoming to all
Still thinking about the culture in your workplace, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following. - Offensive language and behaviour are not accepted (e.g., inappropriate images or comments, unwanted or degrading behaviour or interactions)
Have you personally experienced and / or witnessed insulting or offensive remarks or behaviours? - Experienced being done to me - Offensive remarks, jokes, harassment or bullying based on gender or sexuality
Have you personally experienced and / or witnessed insulting or offensive remarks or behaviours? - Experienced being done to me - Offensive remarks, jokes, harassment or bullying based on ethnicity
Have you personally experienced and / or witnessed insulting or offensive remarks or behaviours? - Experienced being done to me - Offensive remarks, jokes, harassment or bullying based on socio-economic background
Have you personally experienced and / or witnessed insulting or offensive remarks or behaviours? - Experienced being done to me - Offensive remarks, jokes, harassment or bullying based on disability
Have you personally experienced and / or witnessed insulting or offensive remarks or behaviours? - Experienced being done to me - Offensive remarks, jokes, harassment or bullying based on religion
Have you personally experienced and / or witnessed insulting or offensive remarks or behaviours? - Witnessed being done to someone else - Offensive remarks, jokes, harassment or bullying based on gender or sexuality
Have you personally experienced and / or witnessed insulting or offensive remarks or behaviours? - Witnessed being done to someone else - Offensive remarks, jokes, harassment or bullying based on ethnicity
Have you personally experienced and / or witnessed insulting or offensive remarks or behaviours? - Witnessed being done to someone else - Offensive remarks, jokes, harassment or bullying based on socio-economic background
Have you personally experienced and / or witnessed insulting or offensive remarks or behaviours? - Witnessed being done to someone else - Offensive remarks, jokes, harassment or bullying based on disability
Have you personally experienced and / or witnessed insulting or offensive remarks or behaviours? - Witnessed being done to someone else - Offensive remarks, jokes, harassment or bullying based on religion
If you have experienced or witnessed any of the above, please describe in as much detail as you can (e.g., what happened, who was there, how did you feel, how did you respond).
On balance, how do you think COVID-19 will affect your academic career?
In this section, we are interested in people's experiences of participating in academic events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity (i.e. NOT conferences and seminars but events where you spend significant time working on research
What factors have prevented you attending such off-line event(s)? (Is there anything that would have made it more likely you would attend?)
What factors have prevented you attending such on-line event(s)? (Is there anything that would have made it more likely you would attend?)
Thinking about your experience of attending off-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - It has been easy to advance my research interests
Thinking about your experience of attending off-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - I have often felt excluded or on the periphery
Thinking about your experience of attending off-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - I have found it easy to express my opinion and be listened to
Thinking about your experience of attending off-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - Other participants generally take me seriously and make me feel valued
Thinking about your experience of attending off-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - I have found it difficult to meet people with whom I might collaborate
Thinking about your experience of attending off-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - I have enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with people I know
Thinking about your experience of attending off-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - I have enjoyed the opportunity to meet new people and develop my networks
Thinking about your experience of attending off-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - The experience has made me feel more positive about my future in academia
Thinking about your experience of attending on-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - It has been easy to advance my research interests
Thinking about your experience of attending on-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - I have often felt excluded or on the periphery
Thinking about your experience of attending on-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - I have found it easy to express my opinion and be listened to
Thinking about your experience of attending on-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - Other participants generally take me seriously and make me feel valued
Thinking about your experience of attending on-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - I have found it difficult to meet people with whom I might collaborate
Thinking about your experience of attending on-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - I have enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with people I know
Thinking about your experience of attending on-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - I have enjoyed the opportunity to meet new people and develop my networks
Thinking about your experience of attending on-line events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, to what extent do you agree with the following? - The experience has made me feel more positive about my future in academia
From your perspective, what are the main advantages and disadvantages of attending events designed to develop collaborative research ideas and activity, on-line?
What is your age? (Numbers only)
Sex/Gender - Selected Choice
Sex/Gender - Other (please specify) - Text
Overall, to what degree do you think your sex or gender has had an impact on your working life?
Which of the following terms best describes your sexual orientation? - Selected Choice
Which of the following terms best describes your sexual orientation? - Other (please specify) - Text
Overall, to what degree has your sexual orientation had an impact on your working life?
What is the highest level of education completed by either of your parents/carers?
Overall, to what degree has your parent/carer's level of education had an impact on your working life?
What is your marital status?
Do you have caring responsibilities for dependent children and/or adults? (answer as many as apply to you, and include the number of dependents in the boxes if you wish) - Selected Choice No
Do you have caring responsibilities for dependent children and/or adults? (answer as many as apply to you, and include the number of dependents in the boxes if you wish) - Selected Choice Yes - children aged under 11
Do you have caring responsibilities for dependent children and/or adults? (answer as many as apply to you, and include the number of dependents in the boxes if you wish) - Selected Choice Yes - children aged between 11 and 18
Do you have caring responsibilities for dependent children and/or adults? (answer as many as apply to you, and include the number of dependents in the boxes if you wish) - Selected Choice Yes - adult dependents (e.g. partner, parents)
Do you have caring responsibilities for dependent children and/or adults? (answer as many as apply to you, and include the number of dependents in the boxes if you wish) - Selected Choice I prefer not to say
Do you have caring responsibilities for dependent children and/or adults? (answer as many as apply to you, and include the number of dependents in the boxes if you wish) - Yes - children aged under 11 - Text
Do you have caring responsibilities for dependent children and/or adults? (answer as many as apply to you, and include the number of dependents in the boxes if you wish) - Yes - children aged between 11 and 18 - Text
Do you have caring responsibilities for dependent children and/or adults? (answer as many as apply to you, and include the number of dependents in the boxes if you wish) - Yes - adult dependents (e.g. partner, parents) - Text
Overall, to what degree has having caring responsibilities for dependent children and / or adults had an impact on your working life? (Please answer based on your experiences prior to COVID-19).
Are you a British citizen?
Which of the following terms best describes your ethnicity? - Selected Choice
Which of the following terms best describes your ethnicity? - Mixed background (please specify) - Text
Which of the following terms best describes your ethnicity? - Other background (please specify) - Text
Overall, to what degree has your ethnicity had an impact on your working life?
Do you have a disability?
Does this involve any of the following (tick as many as apply) A specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D
Does this involve any of the following (tick as many as apply) A social/communication impairment such as Asperger's syndrome/other autistic spectrum disorder
Does this involve any of the following (tick as many as apply) A long standing illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart disease, or epilepsy
Does this involve any of the following (tick as many as apply) A mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or anxiety disorder
Does this involve any of the following (tick as many as apply) A physical impairment or mobility issues, such as difficulty using arms or using a wheelchair or crutches
Does this involve any of the following (tick as many as apply) Deaf or a serious hearing impairment
Does this involve any of the following (tick as many as apply) Blind or a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses
Does this involve any of the following (tick as many as apply) A disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above
Overall, to what degree has your disability/disabilities had an impact on your working life?
Thinking about your responses in this section, please add any additional comments regarding what has impacted either positively or negatively on your working life.
Thinking more broadly, in your view, what is the most important issue affecting retention and career progression for Early Career Researchers in STEM?
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