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EAPSI Host Survey
This survey is being conducted by Abt Associates Inc. for the National Science Foundation (NSF), to learn
about the graduate experiences, career choices, and professional activities of individuals who participated
in NSF’s East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) program. You are receiving this survey
because you are listed in the EAPSI database as a host of an EAPSI fellow.
Confidentiality and Participation
Participation in the survey is voluntary and nonparticipation will have no impact on you or your institution.
You may skip questions on the survey or discontinue participation at any time. Your responses to this
survey will be protected under the Privacy Act. There is minimal risk of breach of confidentiality, and we
have put in place procedures in place to minimize this risk. You will never be identified by name, and
information from the study will only be reported in the aggregate at the program level, combined with
about 500 other responses.
Completing the Survey
We estimate that it will take approximately 15 minutes to complete the survey. If you have questions about
the study, please contact the study director, Alina Martinez of Abt Associates Inc. at (866) 421-6223 or
email her at [email protected]. You may also contact the evaluation’s program officer at NSF,
John Tsapogas ([email protected]). If you have questions about your rights as a research participant, you
may contact Teresa Doksum, the Abt Institutional Review Board Administrator at (877) 520-6835.
To learn more about this study, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Consent
Please continue with the survey if you agree to participate in this study.
[Note for reviewers: This survey will be programmed for on-line administration. The formatting of
items may appear differently on-line.]
Notes in brown are for programming purposes.
Some questions will be received by specific groups of individuals only. These skip patterns are
indicated throughout the survey. For the paper version, we have included these skip patterns in
text. These will be programmed into the online version.
There are places throughout the survey where Institution, year, name etc. will be filled into the
question or instruction text using a sample file.
We now would like to ask you about your experiences with the program. Please respond to the
best of your recollection.
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EAPSI Host Survey
Module A: Basic Information and Pre‐Award Characteristics
A1. Based on the NSF EAPSI database, your name is [First Name, Middle Name/initial, Last
Name]. Is this information correct? Mark one answer
Yes, the name is correct.
No, my name has changed or is misspelled above. My name is: [Textbox]
No, I am not the person named above. I believe you have reached me by mistake.
A2. Based on the NSF EAPSI database, you have hosted an EAPSI Fellow named [Fellow name].
Is this information correct? Mark one answer
Yes, the Fellow’s name is correct.
No, the Fellow’s name is incorrect. The correct name is: [Textbox]
I never participated in the EAPSI program. EXIT SURVEY.
A3. Based on the NSF EAPSI program files, you hosted [Fellow name] in the summer of [Year of
EAPSI experience]. Is this information correct? Mark one answer
Yes, the year is correct.
No, the year is incorrect. The correct year is: [Textbox]
A4. Based on the NSF EAPSI program files, you hosted [Fellow name] at [Name of institution]. Is
this information correct? Mark one answer
Yes, the institution is correct.
No, the institution is incorrect. The correct institution is: [Textbox]
A5. Before hosting [Fellow Name] in [Year of EAPSI experience], had you ever before hosted a
visiting graduate student from the United States?
Yes, I had hosted another EAPSI Fellow or other EAPSI Fellows previously
Yes, but the individual(s) was not sponsored by the EAPSI program
No, I had never before hosted visiting graduate students from the United States
The remaining items on this survey refer to the EAPSI Fellow named above [Fellow name] and
(or) to the summer during which you hosted this individual at your institution [Year of EAPSI
experience]. If you have hosted more than one EAPSI Fellow, please answer items on this survey
with respect to [Fellow name], who you hosted beginning in [Year of EAPSI experience].
A6. As of [reference week] are you working at [Name of institution], the institution where you
worked when you hosted this EAPSI Fellow
Yes, I currently work at this same institution
No, I no longer work there. I am now working at (please tell us the name of your current
employer, university, or company: [Textbox]
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A7. At the time of this EAPSI Fellow’s participation, approximately, what percentage of your
research group were from foreign countries? Mark one answer
I cannot recall
0‐25%
26‐50%
51‐75%
≥ 76%
Not applicable, I do not work in a group
A8. As of [reference week], approximately what percentage of your research group is from
foreign countries? Mark one answer
0‐10%
10‐25%
25‐50%
50‐75%
>75%
Not applicable, I do not work in a group
A8a. Have you increased your collaboration with U.S. researchers as a result of your
participation in EAPSI?
Yes
No
A9. Prior to your participation in EAPSI, had you visited the United States for training or other
professional purposes? Check all that apply
Yes, I was an undergraduate student in the United States
Yes, I was a graduate student in the United States
Yes, I was a postdoctoral fellow in the United States
Yes, I was a visiting scientist in the United States
Yes, I was a faculty member in the United States
Yes, I came to the United States for a conference, a workshop, or a meeting
Other. Please specify: [Textbox]
No, I have not visited the United States for any professional purposes
A10. Did you know [Fellow name] or one of his/her colleagues before your hosted this EAPSI
fellow?
Yes
No
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A11. Which of the following characterizes your department (or research unit within your
institute)? Check all that apply.
My department (or research unit) encourages international collaborations
Faculty (or employees) in my department (or research unit) are rewarded for developing
international research partnerships
My department (or research unit) provides financial support to faculty (or employees)
pursuing international collaborations
My department (or research unit) promotes (that is, advertises) fellowships and other
opportunities for researchers in my country to conduct research in another country
My department (or research unit) hosts foreign researchers visiting my institution for
research‐related purposes
None of the above
Module B: Participation Decision and Goals
B1. How did you first learn about the EAPSI program? Mark one answer
From the EAPSI Fellow I hosted
From the EAPSI Fellow’s U.S. faculty advisor
From another faculty member at the EAPSI Fellow’s institution
From an administrator at the EAPSI Fellow’s institution
From a previous EAPSI participant
From the United States’ National Science Foundation (NSF) web site, printed
publication, or presentation
From a faculty member or colleague at my institution
From an administrator at my institution
From the partner organization in my country
From a colleague at an institution other than where I work
Other. Please specify: [Textbox]
B2. Why did you decide to host this EAPSI fellow? Check all that apply
I was interested in the project proposed by the Fellow
I was interested in establishing or maintaining collaboration with a US researcher
I personally knew, knew of, or previously collaborated with the Fellow
I personally knew, knew of, or previously collaborated with the Fellow’s advisor
I personally knew, knew of, or previously collaborated with researchers at the Fellow’s
institution
I had a positive experience with the program in the past
I had a positive experience with another international program
Hosting a US scientist is considered prestigious in my country
To improve the status of my department and/or institution
To create an international environment in my research group
To attract students/postdocs to my research
To learn new methodologies, approaches, or tools from the Fellow
My research area is particularly suitable for collaboration
Other: [Textbox]
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Module C: Application Process
C1. How would you characterize the ease or difficulty of the following aspects of arranging the
Fellow’s visit?
Somewhat
difficult
Easy
Providing supporting materials for the application
Providing assistance with obtaining a visa
Arranging the Fellow’s lodging
Arranging the Fellow’s office space
Arranging the Fellow’s access to buildings or to
other institutional facilities
Finding an appropriate research project
Difficult
Not applicable
(I did not
provide this or
make these
arrangements
for the Fellow
C1a. Please elaborate on any of the above or on any other challenging aspects of arranging the
student’s visit. [Textbox]
Module D: Program Experience
C1. At the time when the EAPSI Fellow was at your institution [year of EAPSI fellowship], what
was the size of your research group?
<5
6‐10
11‐20
>20
I do not remember
C2. How often did you meet with the EAPSI Fellow during his/her visit to your institution to talk
about the project or to discuss other research‐related issues? Mark one answer
Daily
Every other day
Twice a week
Once a week
Every other week
Once a month
Less than once a month
I do not recall
Other: [Textbox]
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C3. Who was primarily involved in the following activities the research on which you and the
EAPSI Fellow worked?
Mostly the
Fellow (or the
Fellow and
his/her U.S.
advisor)
independently
Developing the ideas, hypotheses,
broad framework, or vision for the
research project
Researching literature or research
base relevant to the project
Keeping records, tracking supplies,
resources,
Developing instrumentation,
software, equipment, or data
collection processes
Collecting data or carrying out
simulations
Analyzing data or observations
Interpreting results
Planning or developing follow‐up
work based on results
Written, oral dissemination of
results (publications, presentations)
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Mostly me
or members of
my group
The Fellow and
I were equally
involved
Not applicable
(this activity
was not part of
the research)
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C4. Do you agree or disagree with the following aspects of your participation as host to an EAPSI
Fellow?
Strongly
Strongly Does not
disagree
The Fellow integrated with staff/members of my
research group
The Fellow had sufficient knowledge and expertise to
be a full participant in a research collaboration with
me
The amount of time for the fellowship experience
was too short
The timing of the fellowship (that is, over the
summer) was inconvenient
Language was a barrier to the Fellow’s ability to
interact with me and/or my group
The Fellow was willing to take appropriate risks
necessary for research
The Fellow exercised appropriate caution in his/her
approach to research
The Fellow was hard‐working and dedicated
Disagree
Agree
agree
apply
C5. How would you rate your level of satisfaction with this EAPSI fellow? Mark one
answer
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied.
Unsatisfied.
D5a. What did you find most satisfying or unsatisfying? [Textbox]
C6. Which of the following is true about you and the EAPSI Fellow [Name of EAPSI Fellow]?
Check all that apply
Our research interests were well‐matched
Our work styles were well‐matched
Our goals and expectations for the experience were similar
Module D: Program Outcomes and Career Impacts
D1. Which of the following describes the extent of your collaboration with the Fellow since the
fellowship experience? Select one response
I have not been in touch with the Fellow ÆGo to D2
I have stayed in touch with the Fellow, but have not collaborated on any
research projectÆGo to D2
I have collaborated with the Fellow at some point in the past, but not at present ÆGo to
D2
I am currently collaborating with the Fellow Æ GOTO D1a
I plan to collaborate with the FellowÆGo to D2
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D1a. What is the nature of your collaboration as of [the reference week]?
Check all that apply. We …
Work on projects together
Share data
Publish papers together
Visit each other’s institutions to discuss research or to work on projects
Invite each other to give talks
Jointly apply for collaborative grants or other funding sources
Co‐mentor graduate students or postdoctoral fellows
Other: [Textbox]
D2. Are you currently collaborating with this EAPSI fellow’s faculty advisor?
YesÆGO TO D2b
NoÆ GO TO D2a
I’m not sure if my collaborating partner is the EAPSI fellow’s advisorÆ GO TO E2a
D2a. Are you currently collaborating with other U.S. researchers?
YesÆGO TO D2b
NoÆ GO TO D3
I’m not sure ÆGO TO D2b
D2b. What is the nature of this collaboration as of [reference week]? Check all that apply
We …
Work on projects together
Share data
Publish papers together
Visit each other’s institutions to discuss research or to work on projects
Invite each other to give talks
Jointly apply for collaborative grants or other funding sources
Co‐mentor graduate students or postdoctoral fellows
Other: [Textbox]
D3. Please indicate the number of papers in press or published, which you co‐authored with the
Fellow [Name of EAPSI Fellow]: Enter 0 if you did not co‐author papers (in press or published)
with this Fellow.
During this Fellow’s time at your institution (summer of [YEAR of EAPSI]) [Textbox]
Within a year of this Fellow’s time at your institution [Textbox]
2‐3 years after summer of [YEAR of EAPSI][Textbox]
4‐5 years after summer of [YEAR of EAPSI][ [Textbox]
Total number of papers (in press or published) co‐authored with this EAPSI Fellow as
of [the reference week] [Textbox]
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Module E: Program Satisfaction
E1. How would you rate your level of satisfaction with the EAPSI experience? Mark one answer
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied. Why? [Textbox]
Unsatisfied. Why? [Textbox]
E1a. Please elaborate [Textbox]
E2. Which of the following benefits did you derive as a result of your participation in the EAPSI
program? Check all that apply
I established or renewed a collaboration with a US researcher
I and/or researchers in my group published research papers based on the
collaborative work with this EAPSI Fellow
I and/or researchers in my group developed a database or a website based on the
collaborative work
I and/or researchers in my group obtained funding based on the collaborative work
I and/or researchers in my group gave one or more presentations based on the
collaborative work
I and/or researchers in my group learned new techniques or approaches
I and/or researchers in my group obtained access to resources not easily available at my
institution or country
I and/or researchers in my group became more familiar with the research enterprise
in the United States
Participation in the program changed the direction of some research projects in my
group
Participating in the program helped advance my career
Participating in the program enhanced my interest in collaborating with US
researchers
Participating in the program helped me recruit students
I became friends with the Fellow
Hosting an EAPSI Fellow (or several EAPSI Fellows) enhanced the recognition of my work
by peers
I improved my English language skills
E3. What were the best aspects of your experience with the EAPSI program? [Textbox]
E4. Can you provide any examples of how participating in the EAPSI program affected your
institution? [Textbox]
E5. What were the most challenging aspects of your experience with the EAPSI program?
[Textbox]
E6. Were there any unexpected outcomes of your participation in the EAPSI experience?
[Textbox]
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E7. Would you recommend or have you recommended to others that they host EAPSI fellows?
Mark one answer
I have recommended the program, or I would recommend the program.
Why? [Textbox]
I have not recommended the program, and I would not recommend the program. Why
not? [Textbox]
I am not sure
E8. Please feel free to share any additional thoughts or recommendations about EAPSI.
[Textbox]
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