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WorksheetsResearch Productivity Survey for Junior Faculty Members
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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. 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. How often do administrative duties delay your research progress?
Daily interruptions
Weekly delays
Occasional hurdles
Rarely an issue
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Accessible but outdated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. 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. How does work-life imbalance affect your research output?
Major burnout barrier
Reduces focus/creativity
Occasionally slows progress
No significant impact
7. How available is mentorship/guidance for your research challenges?
Rarely accessible
Available but inconsistent
Moderately supportive
Highly accessible and proactive
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. 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. How adequate is institutional support (e.g., grants office, tech support)?
Non-existent or poor
Minimal assistance
Moderately helpful
Excellent and responsive
