This survey by the International Science Council (ISC), the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), and the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES) explores how scientists participate in scientific organizations over the course of their careers - including experiences of access, benefits and opportunities, career evolution, and organizational culture. Your perspective will contribute to a broader understanding of how scientific organizations function and evolve globally.
Note: In this survey, “scientific organization” refers to organizations that bring scientists together to advance science, support the scientific community, or contribute to science policy. These may operate at national or international level and include organizations with either individual or institutional membership. Such organizations include national academies of science, medicine, or engineering; international scientific unions; disciplinary societies; professional associations; young academies; and international science networks (e.g. the Global Young Academy). It does not include your employer (e.g. university or research institute).
Important: Many scientists are engaged in more than one scientific organization. For the purpose of this survey, please answer with reference to one specific organization — the one you are currently most involved with, or the one you identify with most strongly. If you feel it is important to reflect experiences from another organization, please indicate this clearly in the open text fields.
We encourage you to answer all questions that are relevant to your experience to support the objectives of this global study; however, all questions are optional, and you may choose to respond according to how much time and detail you are able to commit.
