The purpose of this survey is to evaluate how scientists and engineers across several regions in the world perceive gender barriers experienced by women in STEM. The term “gender barriers” is used in this study to describe hurdles and obstacles women in STEM experience in their educational and professional lives because of their biological and social identity as women.

Please take time to answer each and every question as truthfully as possible. There are no right or wrong answers. Please respond based on your experiences and thoughts.

We estimate the questionnaire takes an absolute maximum of 20 minutes to complete and there are around 12 Sections only (some very short indeed). Your answers will be used only for analytical purposes. All data gathered will be published in combined form. This survey is anonymous and any personal information will be kept strictly confidential. Please see: Data Protection and Confidentiality (http://inwes.org/gise_DP_Confidentality)

This survey is for respondents of any gender. All respondents will be required to answer Sections A, B, E, F, G, H. Those who identify as women or more closely female will be asked to reply to Section C. Those who identify as men will be asked to reply to Section D. Those who have defined themselves as “other” gender will be asked to attempt to identify whether they need to respond to either C or D according to the best approximation to their personal circumstances or lived experiences.

For more information on the project, please refer to www.inwes.org/gise. In case of questions and queries on this questionnaire, email the Project Manager Dr Sarah Peers sarah.peers@inwes.net. In case of complaints or more general questions about the project, email info@inwes.org.

We deeply appreciate your cooperation!