The document presents a survey designed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on research activities at various academic and independent research institutions. Respondents are prompted to provide their contact information and to identify the type of institution they represent, including whether it is a degree-granting body, an academic medical center, or an independent research organization. The survey explores operational adjustments made in response to the pandemic, such as transitions to remote work, shifts to online classes, increased telemedicine in outpatient services, and closures or remote operation of research laboratories. It also gathers quantitative data on reductions in on-campus research activity, the implementation of furloughs, layoffs, or salary adjustments among research staff, and the fiscal periods during which these changes occurred.
Further, the survey seeks to understand institutions' timelines for resuming normal research operations and their confidence in meeting research objectives in a manner satisfactory to funders. Additional questions investigate the categories of faculty and staff affected by funding adjustments and request respondent insight about what changes could most support research efficacy post-pandemic. Finally, the extent to which salary costs for idle staff are being charged to grants is addressed. Collectively, the document aims to systematically capture the multifaceted effects of the pandemic on research continuity, workforce management, and institutional resilience within the academic and scientific community.
