OISE/EAPSI Customer Survey

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East Asia and Pacific Summer Institute in China

1. Including your individual host scientist, how many people, other than yourself, made up the
      host’s research team?
      
	________

    • I don’t know

2. In preparation for your EAPSE fellowship, did you study a language spoken in China?
 Mark all that apply.
    • No, I was already familiar with a language spoken in China
    • No, I did not study a language spoken in China
    • Yes, I did some self-guided language study (i.e., individual study using books or computer-
based instructional software such as including commercial products) 
    • Yes, I studied with a conversation partner or a tutor who was familiar with a language 
spoken in China
    • Yes, I enrolled in a formal language training course led by an instructor (either online
or live)

3. Was the language a barrier for you during your EAPSI fellowship?
    • Language was a significant barrier
    • Language was a minor barrier
    • Language was not a barrier

4. During your EASPI fellowship, how often did you attend or participate in any of China’s cultural activities (e.g., sightseeing, attending plays/movies/sports events)?
    • I  did not participate in any cultural activities
    • Fewer than one event or activity per month
    • About one event or activity per month
    • About two events or activities per month
    • Three or more events or activities per month

5. Did you experience any barriers to participating in or attending any of these cultural 
       activities? Mark all that apply:
    • There were no barriers
    • There were logistical (e.g., transportation, cost) barriers to my participation
    • There were language barriers to my participation
    • There were cultural or religious barriers to my participation
    • My gender made participation difficult or uncomfortable
    • My ethnicity or race made participation difficult or uncomfortable.
    • Other – Specify: ___________________________________________________

6. What role did your hosts play in arranging opportunities for you to learn about the culture or
       customs in the country?
    • My hosts(s) played a big role arranging such opportunities 
    • My hosts(s) played some role in arranging such opportunities
    • My hosts(s) played no role in arranging such opportunities
7. During the EAPSI fellowship, how often, if at all, did you attend or participate in any of the  
       following research or professional activities ?
 

Never
Fewer than once a 
month
Once a
month
Weekly
More than
once a 
week
Attend lectures





Took language courses





Gave seminars





Met with researchers outside of your host’s group






Conducted research outside of your hosts group





      
8. What was the nature of the research that you conducted at the host institution? Mark all
       that apply:
    •  Theoretical research
    • Experimental research
    • Computational research
    • Field work

9. Who was primarily involved in the following activities related to the EAPSI project? Mark one
       answer in each row.


Mostly me
Mostly the host or members of 
his/her group
Equally
Not applicable
Developing research project




Collecting data




Analyzing data




Disseminating results (publications, presentations)








10. Please indicate how satisfied you were with various aspects of your EAPSI experience. Mark one 
         answer in each row.


Very dissatisfied

Somewhat
dissatisfied
Neutral
Somewhat
satisfied
Very satisfied
Lodging





Fellowship support amount





Research/laboratory facilities at the host location





Access to the internet





Match between your and your host’s research interests





Host’s experience in his/her field





The level of the host’s intellectual contribution to your joint research project





Host’s efforts to help you meet other researchers






Host’s efforts to help you adjust to the culture





The quality of research you were able to conduct      





Your research productivity





Professional connections you made during the fellowship






11. Do you plan to continue the collaborations you developed during the EAPSI fellowship? 
    • I am sure
    • No
    • Yes 

12. Please describe one of the most memorable activities or events you experienced in China this summer.