Research Productivity Survey for Junior Faculty Members

1. What percentage of your workweek is consumed by non-research tasks (e.g., admin, teaching, service)?1. What percentage of your workweek is consumed by non-research tasks (e.g., admin, teaching, service)?

• 0–9%

• 11–29%

• 30–59%

• 60%+

2. 2. How would you rate the sufficiency of your research funding?

• Severely insufficient

• Barely meets basic needs

• Adequate for small-scale projects

• Fully supports ambitious goals

3. 3. How often do administrative duties delay your research progress?

• Daily interruptions

• Weekly delays

• Occasional hurdles

• Rarely an issue

4. 4. How accessible are critical resources (e.g., labs, databases, equipment) for your work?

• Extremely limited access

• Accessible but outdated

• Moderately sufficient

• Fully equipped and modern

5. 5. To what extent does lack of collaboration hinder your productivity?

• Severely limits my innovation

• Limits scope of my projects

• Mildly affects my progress

• No impact; I work independently with or without graduate students

6. 6. How does work-life imbalance affect your research output?

• Major burnout barrier

• Reduces focus/creativity

• Occasionally slows progress

• No significant impact

7. 7. How available is mentorship/guidance for your research challenges?

• Rarely accessible

• Available but inconsistent

• Moderately supportive

• Highly accessible and proactive

8. 8. How does pressure to publish in high-impact journals affect your work?

• Prioritizes quantity over quality

• Delays sharing meaningful results

• Motivates but adds stress

• No negative impact

9. 9. How frequently do motivational slumps (e.g., lack of inspiration) stall your work?

• Very often (monthly)

• Occasionally (quarterly)

• Rarely (once a year)

• Almost never

10. 10. How adequate is institutional support (e.g., grants office, tech support)?

• Non-existent or poor

• Minimal assistance

• Moderately helpful

• Excellent and responsive