Correspondence for Retrospective Survey of Participants in the National Science Foundation (NSF) International Research Experien

DRAFT EMAIL INVITATION
Subject line: National Science Foundation International Research Experiences for Students Survey
Dear ,
Dr. of identified you as a former participant of the
National Science Foundation International Research Experiences for Students Program (IRES).
IRES supports international research and research-related activities for U.S. science and engineering
students.
We hope you will complete a survey that is part of an NSF-sponsored study of IRES. NSF
contracted Mathematica, an independent research firm, to conduct this survey as part of ongoing
efforts to improve the IRES program. Click here for a brief public announcement.
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What is this survey about? The survey requests information about your experiences with
the IRES program, your satisfaction with the program, and your background.

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You’ll be done quickly. The survey only takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete.

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We value and appreciate your time and effort! As a small thanks, we will send you $20
once you finish.

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Not sure if you participated in IRES? Click on the link to the survey below and answer
the first few screening questions to determine if you are eligible for this survey.

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Your participation is voluntary, but we need you! Your response is critical for having
enough data to produce valid estimates that can help improve the IRES program.

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Your privacy is protected.The questions are not sensitive and you are free to skip any of
them. Your answers will be kept confidential. Results will be shared only in aggregate form.

Please complete the survey by month day, year.
Questions? Contact the study team at [email protected] or 1-800-232-8024.
Thank in advance!
Clemencia Cosentino (Study Director) and Jennifer Beck (NSF Contracting Officer Representative)
[email protected]
[email protected]
Click here to begin this survey 

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DRAFT REMINDER
Subject line: Reminder—National Science Foundation International Research Experiences for
Students Survey
Dear ,
We recently sent you an invitation to participate in a survey of the National Science Foundation
International Research Experiences for Students program. Dr. of
identified you as a former participant of this program. This survey is part
of an evaluation and focuses on your experiences and satisfaction with the IRES program.
The survey only takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete. We value and appreciate your time and
effort! As a small thanks, we will send you $20 once you finish.
Not sure if you participated in IRES? Click on the link to the survey below and answer the first
few screening questions to determine if you are eligible for this survey.
We need your help! Participation is voluntary, but we need you to produce valid information
that can help improve the program! Your answers will be kept confidential, and results will be
shared only in aggregate form.
Please complete the survey by month day, year.
Questions? Contact the study team at [email protected] or 1-800-232-8024
Thanks in advance!
Clemencia Cosentino (Study Director) and Jennifer Beck (NSF Contracting Officer Representative)
[email protected]
[email protected]
Click here to begin this survey 

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