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

Authors

Justine Shaw
Yee Lian Chew, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

144818

Publication Details

Shaw, J. & Chew, Y. (2020). Early and mid-career scientists face a bleak future in the wake of the pandemic. The Conversation, 13 Aug 1-4.

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The Conversation

Abstract

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.