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Questionnaire on Research Training Group GRK [number] “[title]”

This questionnaire is a tool for the evaluation of the Research Training Group in which you are a member. It is aimed at doctoral and postdoctoral researchers who are currently in the RTG. By completing this questionnaire you can help to tailor the RTG even better to the needs and requirements of doctoral researchers. All questions refer to the RTG in which you are a member.

For each of the following questions, please mark the answer that best reflects your opinion. Possible answers range from 4 “very satisfied” to 3 “satisfied” to 2 “somewhat dissatisfied” to 1 “very dissatisfied”. The last question gives you the opportunity to offer suggestions on how to improve the RTG.

The questionnaire will be evaluated anonymously.
Please hand the completed questionnaire no later than [date] to [first name last name, room, building etc.) or send it to [first name last name, address].
If you have questions, please contact [first name last name], phone [phone no.], [e-mail address].

How satisfied are you with ...

Question 1: 	… the academic supervision in the Research Training Group?

very satisfied	very dissatisfied
	4	3	2	1

Question 2: 	… the leadership (speaker) of the Research Training Group?

very satisfied	very dissatisfied
	4	3	2	1

Question 3: 	… the office and/or coordinator of the Research Training Group?

very satisfied	very dissatisfied
	4	3	2	1

Question 4: 	… the study programme (course offerings, quality of courses, schedule, group size etc.)?

very satisfied	very dissatisfied
	4	3	2	1

Question 5: 	… the equipment of your workplace (e.g. rooms, computer, desk, laboratory etc.)?

very satisfied	very dissatisfied
	4	3	2	1

Question 6: 	… other facilities that are necessary for your work (e.g. libraries, major instrumentation etc.)?

very satisfied	very dissatisfied
	4	3	2	1

Question 7: 	… the opportunities to network with other researchers (e.g. visiting researchers, workshops, conferences, visits abroad etc.)?

very satisfied	very dissatisfied
	4	3	2	1

Question 8: 	… how the Research Training Group prepares you for your postdoctoral (academic or non-academic) career?

very satisfied	very dissatisfied
	4	3	2	1

Question 9: 	… the application process?

very satisfied	very dissatisfied
	4	3	2	1

Question 10: 	… how the Research Training Group allows to combine career and family?

very satisfied	very dissatisfied
	4	3	2	1

Question S: 	… [supplementary question – optional]

very satisfied	very dissatisfied
	4	3	2	1

Question 11: 	… the Research Training Group overall?

very satisfied	very dissatisfied
	4	3	2	1

Question 12:	Finally, please share any suggestions you may have on how the Research Training Group could be improved.

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Thank you for your participation!