DZHW Scientists Survey 2016 

Please think back to your manuscript that was most recently rejected by a journal or evaluated as requiring minor or major revisions. How do you assess the evaluators' comments or the editors' decision? 

How has the quality of manuscript evaluation by journals developed in the last 5 years, in your opinion? 

In many journals it is usual to name funding sources which contributed funding to the research behind the studies in the ‚acknowledgments‘ . Please state how often you mention possible funding providers/funding organisations in the acknowledgments. In publications in specialist journals I... 

When do you mention the funding sources involved? I mention funding sources in publications… 

A range of measures and proposed reforms are being discussed in the academic policy discourse about strengthening Germany as a centre for science and research. Which measures and proposed reforms do you personally consider suitable for strengthening Germany as a centre for science and research? 

The second funding period of the Excellence Initiative will come to an end in late 2017. Which of the following statements about the Excellence Initiative do you agree with most strongly? All in all, the Excellence Initiative was… 

Please state your reasons briefly: 

How far do you agree to the following statements on the focus of the future Excellence Initiative? 

In your opinion, are there any other points that should be included in the design of the future Excellence Initiative? 

What percentage of the expenses necessary for your research (personnel and material expenses) can you cover with basic funding/basic equipment?