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Equity and Wellness in Academia –  it’s your chance to speak up!

Dear participants,  

Thank you so much for taking the time to take part in our survey.  

This project is supported by the Lindau foundation, The Catalan institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and is sponsored by the RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry) Inclusion and Diversity fund.

It originated at the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (2025), where a panel discussion on systemic challenges in academia sparked a discussion of equity, inclusion and wellness and how to promote them in academia. During that meeting, participants shared perspectives on the challenges faced by scientists in different countries, and identified the need for a global, evidence-based understanding of barriers and enablers to inclusion in academia. 

The purpose of this survey is to gather comprehensive insights from scientists at all career stages, across geographic regions, to identify factors that support or hinder equitable career progression. We aim to examine issues such as mentorship, well-being, institutional support, experiences of bias or harassment, and the effectiveness of potential interventions. Your responses will be completely anonymous and will help shape recommendations for institutions, funders, and professional societies on how to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment in academia. 

The findings will be shared widely, including a summary on the Lindau website and a peer-reviewed publication, providing the academic community with actionable insights to improve inclusion globally. Your perspective is invaluable, and your participation will directly contribute to advancing diversity and equity in the academic environment. 

TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION FOR YOUR TIME, WE WILL RANDOMLY AWARD 50 VOUCHERS WORTH €25 EACH. AT THE END OF THE SURVEY, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO ENTER THE PRIZE DRAW IF YOU WISH.

If you wish to enter the prize draw, at the end of the survey you will be asked to send us an e-mail with your participation code. The participation code cannot be traced back to your answers, which will remain anonymous. If you are selected by the prize draw, you will be able to collect your prize via the platform Tremendous Reward as a voucher from various suppliers, or you can decide to donate your prize to a charity of your choice, through the same platform.


The survey will take about 15–20 minutes to complete and is anonymous. You are welcome to leave comments for our project team in English.  

The survey will be open until 30.04.2026.  

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the project leader, Dr. Silvia Favero (silvia.favero@icn2.cat).

Kind regards, 

Silvia Favero 
on behalf of the project team



Anonymity and Data Protection
All data processing is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The data collected will be used exclusively for scientific research. The data are stored in a fully anonymized form. This means that the data used for our study do not allow any conclusions to be drawn about you, your child, or your family. Due to this anonymization, it is no longer possible to delete your data retrospectively.
Further information on data protection and the associated legal bases for data processing can be found in the information sheet “Data Protection Information”.

Voluntary Participation
Participation in the study is voluntary. If you have any concerns, you may of course end the survey at any time without giving reasons, and without suffering any disadvantage as a result. Due to the anonymous nature of the survey, it is not possible to continue the survey at a later time.

Sensitive Topics
Please note that some questions in this survey cover sensitive topics, including mental health, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender, experiences of abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. You are free to skip any question you do not feel comfortable answering.


By checking the box and clicking “Next,” I confirm that I have read and understood the participant information described above. I consent to voluntary participation in the survey and agree to the use of my anonymized data for scientific purposes and publications. I am aware that I can withdraw my participation at any time without any disadvantages. All data collected from me will be stored in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.