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Individual (Anonymous) Survey

Rate from 1-5 (1-False / 3- Neutral / 5-True)

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability

Feel free to leave the questions that you don’t want to answer

Disagree Agree
1. Me and my supervisors’ target for my PhD are in good agreement 1 2 3 4 5
2. I can ask for help with work tasks from my supervisor 1 2 3 4 5
3. I can ask for help with work tasks from my fellow students 1 2 3 4 5
4. I can do work in a collaborative manner instead of working on
1 2 3 4 5
my own
5. I am part of a PhD student group where I can communicate
1 2 3 4 5
freely about non-work things
6. I have positive expectations about the coming year regarding
1 2 3 4 5
my work progress
7. I can put thoughts on the work aside in my free time 1 2 3 4 5
8. I have the energy to do other things after I have finished working
1 2 3 4 5
for the day
9. I have time to reflect upon how I have conducted my work 1 2 3 4 5
10. I have the opportunity to work at a calmer pace
1 2 3 4 5
after/following intensive periods
11. My supervisor has time for me 1 2 3 4 5
12. My supervisor will know if I have too much work to do 1 2 3 4 5
13. My supervisor will know & intervene if I have too much work to do 1 2 3 4 5
14. I am able to finish my work in normal working time 1 2 3 4 5
15. I feel being part of the group that I am in 1 2 3 4 5
16. I can have open conversations with my supervisors if I want to 1 2 3 4 5
17. At times I hesitate to contact my supervisor thinking he/she is busy 1 2 3 4 5
18. I am involved in tasks/meetings from which my PhD don’t
1 2 3 4 5
directly benefit
19. The pandemic has significantly impacted my work 1 2 3 4 5
 Group discussion
Overall Working Condition
1. How is your current working situation? (working home/part-time/full LTU-okay/not okay)

2. Do you have all the resources you need where you work/worked? (PC, Lab, Screens, Space)

3. Do you require a change in your current spatial working situation?

4. How is your communication with the supervisors and should it be changed?

5. How is your communication with the fellow PhDs and should it be changed?

Equipment at LTU

1. Does/Did LTU provide the resources you require/-d for your PhD?
2. Do you need external resources that are currently unavailable?
3. Is your working environment comfortable and safe in your opinion? (home/office/lab)
4. Do you have all the software resources you require for work/teaching?

Supervision

1. How does your supervisor impact/guide your everyday work?

2. Do you have any advice or recommendation for your supervisor? (supervisor!)

3. Are you planning on changing your interaction with your supervisor? (State how)

Other Points:

1. What do you think are the benefits and draw backs of having a PhD Board in general (if any).
2. Did the pandemic impact your work and if yes how do you plan to get back on track?