Survey on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the International Society of Limnology, SIL

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* 1. This survey will take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete.
All questions in this survey are optional, and your responses are saved automatically as you progress.

At the International Society of Limnology (SIL), we are committed to fostering a diverse and equitable community in aquatic sciences. To support this goal, we invite you to share your experiences and perspectives through this survey. Your anonymous responses will help us better understand equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the limnology community and directly inform the development of thoughtful, evidence-based initiatives for our society. We are also interested in the perspectives of researchers working in or with developing economies. By learning about the challenges, limitations, and knowledge gaps encountered in limnological research in these regions, we aim to identify priority areas for support, collaboration, and resource development that can strengthen global participation and scientific advancement.

Please read carefully: Selection of all 3 statements below is required to continue with the survey.

I consent to SIL authorized personnel using the data from my answers in this survey in a secure manner and in compliance with applicable legal regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

I understand that the results from this survey may be used in scientific publications, but only in an aggregated, non-identifiable form.

My participation is entirely voluntary, and I can withdraw from this at any time without providing a reason and without any negative consequences

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* 2. (OPTIONAL) Follow-up consent

I consent to SIL contacting me for follow-up questions and contributions as they relate to this survey.

By continuing and submitting your responses, you give your informed consent for the data to be processed in accordance with the terms above.

The survey has seven sections. Some questions may seem repetitive, as they assess views from different scales and perspectives—from the broader scientific community to SIL’s specific context. Our team has made a concerted effort to design this survey with utmost respect for the diversity encompassed by SIL, and all questions are optional.

Thank you for participating. Your input is vital to advancing EDI within SIL and limnological science.