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• Tampere University. University Services

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advice, communities, employment, financing, higher education institutions, occupational qualifications, post-graduates, research, social interaction, tertiary education (second stage)

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The Tampere University survey for doctoral students collects information related to the completion of doctoral studies. The survey covers experiences with the progress of the doctoral thesis and studies, the guidance received, being part of the research community, personal skills and the support services provided by the university

The questionnaire started by asking, what motivated the respondent to start doctoral studies. The respondents were also asked about their doctoral dissertation and the duration and funding of their studies. Next, respondents were asked about their studies in more detail. For example, respondents were asked to rate different statements related to their studies at the doctoral school. Respondents were also asked to indicate which studies they had completed outside the Tampere University. In the next section, respondents were asked about the amount of guidance they had received and their satisfaction with their supervisors and guidance. Respondents were also asked whether they felt part of the research community and whether they received support from the community. Furthermore, respondents were asked to assess their own activity as a doctoral student and as a doctoral researcher. In the same context, respondents were asked to indicate which factors had hindered their progress in their studies. In addition, respondents were asked about any harassment they had experienced. In the next section, respondents' skills and competences and career plans were discussed. Respondents were also asked to rate the support services they used, such as the training provided by the library. The final section of the questionnaire asked more specific questions to doctoral students in the Faculty of Education and Culture.

The background variable is the respondent's faculty.