Student, PhD & Early Career Researcher Feedback
Are you a UACES Member?
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Yes
No
At what stage of your academic or professional career are you?
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PhD Researcher
Early Career Researcher
Student
Other
What year of your PhD are you in?
How long ago did you graduate?
<1 Year
1-2 Years
3+ Years
What Region are you from?
Northern Europe
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Southern Europe
Americas
Asia
Africa
North Africa and Middle East
Oceania
What is your research discipline?
Anthropology
Area Studies
Cultural Studies
Economics and Finance
History
International Relations
Languages
Law
Politics
Sociology
Other
What are your methods of expertise?
Have you attended any UACES events before?
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Yes
No
Which UACES events have you attended?
UACES Annual Conference
Graduate Forum Conference
Doctoral Training Academy
JCMS Annual Review Lecture
Other
What did you enjoy most about the event/s?
What did you dislike most about the event/s?
What has stopped you attending UACES events in the past?
Which types of events would you be likely to attend? (select all that apply)
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In Person: In your country of residence
In Person: Abroad
Hybrid
Online Only
What are your main goals in attending UACES Graduate Forum events? (select all that apply)
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Networking with other PhD Students and early career researchers
Getting feedback on my research
Developing specific research skills (methods, writing, etc.)
Learning about career pathways in academia
Learning about career pathways outside academia
Presenting my work to build my CV
Meeting potential collaborators
Accessing expertise not available at my institution
Other
What specific challenges are you currently facing that UACES could help address? (select all that apply)
Feeling isolated in my research
Limited feedback opportunities at my institution
Unclear about career options after my PhD
Need to develop specific methodological skills
Difficulty accessing relevant academic networks
Need guidance on publishing
Other
Where did you first hear about UACES Graduate Forum or Doctoral Training Academy?
My Supervisor
A colleague or peer
UACES email communication
Social Media
Conference or event
University Mailing List
Online Search
Other
Do you have access to funding for conference attendance?
Yes, from my institution's PhD programme
Yes, from my supervisor's research grant
Yes, from other institutional sources
I self-fund my conference attendance
No funding available
Not sure/depends on the event
Are you willing to answer some additional questions about the nature of your funding?
Yes
No
Which costs does your funding typically cover? (select all that apply)
Conference registration fees
Accommodation
Travel costs
Subsistence (meals, etc.)
Membership fees
None - I self-fund everything
Not applicable - I have no funding
What is your approximate annual budget for all conference attendance?
£0
£1-250
£251-500
£501-750
£751-1000
£1001-1500
£1501+
Varies significantly year to year
Have you ever been unable to attend a UACES event due to cost?
Yes
No
I've never tried to attend a UACES event
Which costs were the main barriers? (select all that apply)
Conference registration fee
Accommodation costs
Travel costs
Combined total cost
What factors most influence your decision to attend a UACES event? (choose your top 3)
Total cost
Location/travel distance
Event theme and content
Networking opportunities
Career development sessions
Opportunity to present my research
Reputation of speakers/trainers
Timing (avoiding teaching/other commitments)
How far in advance do you typically need to know about events to secure funding or approval?
Less than 1 month
1-2 months
3-4 months
5-6 months
More than 6 months
Not applicable - I don't need advance notice for funding
Any further comments are welcome
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