Early and mid-career scientists face a bleak future in the wake of the pandemic

Justine Shaw; Yee Lian Chew

Early and mid-career scientists face a bleak future in the wake of the pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on research in Australia. We surveyed 333 early and mid-career researchers in science, technical, engineering and medical (STEM) fields and found the impact on their productivity and mental health has been dire, with many considering leaving research altogether.

Original language	English
Number of pages	4
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 13 Aug 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

COVID-19
academia
research funding

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Early and mid-career scientists face a bleak future in the wake of the pandemic

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