NCSES Generic Clearance Package: HERD COVID-19 Cognitive Interviews and Webinar Poll

Attachment C: Interview Questions on Disruption to R&D Activities Due
to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Question A.
To what degree were your institution’s FY 2020 R&D activities disrupted due to the COVID-19
pandemic? Your best estimate is fine.
(check one):

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Fully shut down R&D
Almost fully shut down R&D
Partially shut down R&D
Minimally disrupted R&D
Did not affect R&D at all

Question B.
1. In FY 2020, were any R&D funds diverted from their originallyintended research focus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes
No

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Go to Question B2
Go to Question C

2. About what percentage of R&D funds did your institution divert for this purpose? Your best estimate is fine.
(check one):

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81 – 100%
61 – 80%
41– 60%
21 – 40%
1 – 20%

Question C.
1. Did your institution receive new funds for R&D related to COVID-19?

Yes
No

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Go to Question C2
Section complete.

2. What were the external sources of those new funds? (check all that apply)
If needed, see Question 1 of the survey for more information about what is included in each source.

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Federal government
State or local government
Business
Nonprofit organization
Other sources

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