FKNE PI Training Survey

FKNE PI Training Survey
This survey aims to advance training and mentoring opportunities for Early Career Principal Investigators, one of our missions in FKNE (FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence).

Specifically, this survey will provide us with information to support young PIs' career development, leadership, and management skills, towards scientific discovery and healthy well-being. The survey results will highlight which training activities benefit you most, which are available or not currently provided, and any limiting factors to receive this training. This information will allow us to organize affordable training activities in cooperation with FENS and national societies, with topics/ formats tailored to your preferences.

This survey is anonymous and does not involve participant identification. It collects information about gender, career level, and country, in order to assess the diversity of the participants' pool and to tailor future training activities to the needs of different countries and career stages. Answering the demographic questions is not mandatory. The collected information may be communicated with national neuroscience societes and/or the broader research community in white paper(s)/newsletter(s)/ editorial(s) or other formats.

Please help us to reach our goals, by answering the questions below and by providing ratings accordingly. Thank you for participating!
What gender identity you identify with?

FemaleMaleTransgenderNon-binaryPrefer not to say
How old are you?

25-30 yrs31-35 yrs36-40 yrs41-45 yrs46-50 yrs51-55 yrsPrefer not to say
How many years have you been managing your own group/lab?*

I will start this/next year1-2 yrs3-5 yrs5-9 yrs10 yrs or morePrefer not to say
In which country do you live?
Which country did you grow up in?
In which country is your primary PhD institution?
In which country is your current institution?*
Have you lived in several countries throughout your academic studies/career?

Not several, only oneYes, two or more countries in EuropeYes, two or more countries including outside EuropePrefer not to say
Leadership/Career development

Leadership refers to developing vision, inspiration, values, integrity, constancy, self-management, empathy, problem-solving, strategic thinking, effective communication.

Career development refers to defining and managing career goals, identifying and chosing strategies to achieve career goals, networking, among others.
Did/do you have access to training on leadership?*

NoYes, at my universityYes, with my national societyYes, with FENS/FKNEYes, from other source(s)
Did/do you have access to training on career development?*

NoYes, at my universityYes, with my national societyYes, with FENS/FKNEYes, from other source(s)
Did/do you have access to training/workshops on imposter syndrome?*

NoYes, at my universityYes, with my national societyYes, with FENS/FKNEYes, from other source(s)
Did/do you have access to training on negotiation skills to promote your career development?*

NoYes, at my universityYes, with my national societyYes, with FENS/FKNEYes, from other source(s)
Would you benefit from/ participate in training for any of the above leadership/career development topics?*

NoYes, for leadershipYes, for career developmentYes, for imposter syndromeYes, for negotiation skillsI don't know/ I am unsure
Which format would you prefer for this training?*

Collection of resources/links/videos for self-studyingOnline virtual courseIn person course
Which length/ frequency would you prefer for this training?*

once, duration 0.5-2 daysonce, duration 3-4 daysonce, duration 1 weekRegular training over longer periods, eg. 1x per monthIndividual 1:1 coaching
Group Management

Group Management refers to identifying group needs, interviewing/ selecting/ hiring, using management styles, supervising, managing team diversity & dynamics, conflict solving, team building, problem-solving, among others.

Mentees' workshop refers to training the mentees about mentoring values and types, mentee role/ needs/ goals/ milestones/ self-leadership skills/ career progression, developing communication skills for effective mentoring/ relationships, among others.
Do/did you have access to training on group management?*

NoYes, at my universityYes, with my national societyYes, with FENS/FKNEYes, from other source(s)
Would you benefit from/ participate in training for group management?*
Which format would you prefer for group management training?*

Collection of resources/links/videos for self-studyingOnline virtual courseIn person course
Which length/ frequency would you prefer for group management training?*

once, duration:0.5-2 daysonce, duration:3-4 daysonce, duration:1 weekRegular training over longer periods, eg. 1x per monthIndividual 1:1 coaching
Did/ Would your group benefit from mentees' workshops on "how to be mentored"?*

NoYes, they didYes, they would benefit
Which format you consider preferable for mentees' workshop training?*

Collection of resources/links/videos for self-studyingOnline virtual trainingIn person training
Which length/ frequency you consider preferable for this mentees' workshop training?*

once, duration:0.5-2 daysonce, duration:3-4 daysonce, duration:1 weekRegular training over longer periods, eg. 1x per monthIndividual 1:1 coaching
Did/ Would your group benefit from group counseling/consulting?*

NoYes, they didYes, they would
Which format you consider preferable for such counseling?*

Collection of resources/links/videos for self-studyingOnline virtual trainingIn person training
Which length/ frequency you consider preferable for such counseling?*

once, duration:0.5-2 daysonce, duration:3-4 daysonce, duration:1 weekRegular training over longer periods, eg. 1x per monthIndividual 1:1 coaching
Project/ Time management
Did/do you have access to training on project and /or time management?*

NoYes at my universityYes with my national societyYes with FENS/FKNEYes from other source(s)
Would you benefit from/ participate in training on project and /or time management?*
Which format would you prefer for this training?*

Collection of resources/links/videos for self-studyingOnline virtual courseIn person course
Which length/ frequency would you prefer for this training?*

once, duration: 0.5-2 daysonce, duration:3-4 daysonce, duration:1 weekRegular training over longer periods, eg. 1x per monthIndividual 1:1 coaching
Funding/Grant writing
Did/do you have access to workshops about identifying/ applying for funding?*

NoYes, at my universityYes, with my national societyYes, with FENS/FKNE,Yes, from other source(s)
Would you benefit from/ participate in funding/grant writing workshops?*

NoYes, I face related challengesI don't know/ I am unsure
Which workshops/training do you wish to receive for funding support?*

NoneInfo sessions on national fundsInfo sessions on international fundsGrant writing workshop
Which format would you prefer for this training?*

Collection of resources/links/videos for self-studyingOnline virtual courseIn person course
Which length/ frequency would you prefer for this training?*

once, duration:0.5-2 daysonce, duration:3-4 daysonce, duration:1 weekRegular training over longer periods, eg. 1x per monthIndividual 1:1 coaching
Publishing
Did/do you have access to training on topics for publishing:*
Did/do you need training on topics for publishing?*

NoneYes, for paper writingYes, for choosing journalYes, for revision answersYes, for all the above
Which format would you prefer for this training?*

Collection of resources/links/videos for self-studyingOnline virtual courseIn person course
Which length/ frequency would you prefer for this training?*

once, duration:0.5-2 daysonce, duration:3-4 daysonce, duration:1 weekRegular training over longer periods, eg. 1x per monthIndividual 1:1 coaching
Work-life balance & well-being
How satisfied are you with your work-life balance?*

Very satisfiedRather satisfiedNot quite satisfiedNot at all satisfied
Did/ do you have access to workshop/informational session on work-life balance?*

NoYes at my universityYes with my national societyYes with FENS/FKNEYes from other source(s)
Did/ do you experience difficulties due to the challenges of balancing PI and care-taking responsibilities?*
Would you benefit from workshop on this issue?*
Would you benefit from/ participate in workshop(s)/informational session(s) for work-life balance?*

No, I would not benefit/participateYes, since I face issues with overworkingYes, I face issues with time efficiencyYes - I face issues with all the aboveYes, I am interested to learn
Which format would you prefer for this training?*

Collection of resources/links/videos for self-studyingOnline virtual courseIn person course
Which length/ frequency would you prefer for these sessions?*

once, duration:0.5-2 daysonce, duration:3-4 daysonce, duration:1 weekRegular training over longer periods, eg. 1x per monthIndividual 1:1 coaching
Getting mentoring and peer support
Did/ do you get regular mentoring from senior scientists?*

No, I do not wish toNo, it was hard to arrangeYes, but it was hard to arrangeYes, and it was easy to arrange
Did/ do you or would you participate in an official mentor-mentee program?*

I do not wish to participateI participateI would participate given the opportunity within my institutionI would participate given the opportunity outside my institutionI would participate given the opportunity in any form
Do/did you have access to peer support groups of young PIs?*

NoYes, at my universityYes, with my national societyYes, with FENS/FKNEYes, from other source(s)
Would you benefit from/ participate in a peer support group?*

NoYes, if organized within my universityYes, if organized outside my university
What type/topic of the peer support group would you be interested in?*

Grant writingAdministrationSupervisionIntegrityWork-life balanceWorkaholism (compulsive desire to work despite negative consequences for relationships and health)Other
What is the preferred frequency of the peer group*

Regular once a monthRegular once in 2-3 monthsIrregular on demandOther
Did/ do you get regular mentoring from senior scientists?*

NoneTeachingRecruitingGroup management/ student supervisionGrant writingCollaborationsNetworkingImpostor syndrome generalWork-life balance/ workaholismMental health

Rank the following topics based on which you feel you need more (1) to less (7) training for:*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Leadership
Career development
Group management
Time management
Grant writing
Mentoring and peer support
Work-life balance

Would you benefit from workshops/training on the following topics?*

Data management/reproducibilityAdministrative multitaskingCreative/inspirational thinkingRecognising/dealing with implicit biasSupporting mental health
Are there topics that you struggle with in your role as PI that are not listed above? If yes, which?*

YesNo
If Yes, which?
Are there other training activities you want to see hosted by FENS/ FKNE?*

YesNo
If yes, which?
Personal data*

I understand and agree that all information provided in this application is collected anonymously and without participant identification, it will be stored by FENS, and may be used for future, relevant FENS activities (such as organizing training activities, communicating with national societies, and the scientific community in editorial(s)/newsletter(s)/ white papes(s) or other format).*
Answers for demographic data are not mandatory, but are collected to tailor future training to the needs of diverse career levels and countries.
*All provided data will be used in accordance with our Terms of Use and you will be able to update your answers at any time.
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