NCSES - Testing for Coronavirus Pandemic Questions for the 2022 Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED)

Attachment 2: Eligibility Screener

INTRO_1 The purpose of this study is to obtain feedback on questions that ask about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting doctoral students’ graduate experience and career plans. We are doing this research to test the coronavirus pandemic impact questions before they are asked in the large national survey, called the Survey of Earned Doctorates.

This study is conducted by National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the National Science Foundation (NSF) under OMB No. 3145-0174.

This screener survey will take approximately three minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary. This survey is being administered by RTI International and resides on a server outside of the NCSES domain. By proceeding, you give your consent to participate in this survey screener.

If you qualify for the study, are selected to participate, and complete the interview, you will receive $30 in the form of a virtual gift card or direct digital payment (via Zelle or Venmo etc.). The interview will last about 45 minutes and will take place in January and February 2021.

INTRO_2 To determine if you are eligible for the study, we must ask you a few questions about you as well as your background. All responses to the survey will remain private and confidential. We will not share the information you give us with anyone other than project staff.

If you are eligible and selected to participate, you will be contacted to schedule a time for the interview.

AGE What is your age?

1 17 or younger [GO TO TERM]

2 18-34

3 35-54

4 55 or older

EDUC1 Are you currently working towards a PhD at a U.S. college or university?

1 Yes

2 No [GO TO TERM]

INST What is the name of the college or university where you are enrolled?

Institution Name: ____________________________________________________

EDUC2 When do you expect to complete your PhD?

1. Before June 2021

2. July 2021 – June 2022

3. July 2022 or after

EDUC3 What was the primary field of study for your PhD?

Do not use acronyms or abbreviations.

<Field of study coder from current SED instrument>

GENDER Do you consider yourself male or female?

1 Male

2 Female

CITIZEN What is your citizenship status?

1 U.S. citizen

2 Non-U.S. citizen with a permanent U.S. resident visa (“Green Card”)

3 Non-U.S. citizen with a temporary U.S. visa

TERM Thank you for completing the screener survey, but you are not eligible to participate in this study.

THANK Thank you for completing the screener survey! We will review your responses to see if you are eligible to participate in this study. If you are eligible and we are still recruiting participants, we will contact you to schedule an interview. The interview will last about 45 minutes and you will receive $30 for your participation.

EMAIL Please enter your email address so that we may contact you to participate if you are eligible for the study.

Email address: ______________________________________________

Eligibility Determination Factors

1. Doctoral students completing their doctorate in AY2022: EDUC2=2.

2. A good mix of students by doctorate institution control (INST private/public), broad field of study (EDUC3), GENDER, and CITIZEN that represents the SED doctorate recipient profile.