Welcome to the homepage of the Scientists Survey
Preparations for the 2026 Scientists Survey have started!
We are delighted to once again be able to survey researchers at German universities and learn about their experiences and assessments. There is still time before the field phase begins. Please feel free to browse our website to learn more about the Scientists Survey and its results.
Your Scientists Survey project team
You can make a note of these dates
The current survey at a glance
Starting in summer 2025
Address data research on the public websites of universities and colleges.
Address data research on the public websites of universities and colleges.
Early 2026
Field phase of the 2026 Survey of Scientists and Researchers.
Field phase of the 2026 Survey of Scientists and Researchers.
Early 2027
Publication of the report "Barometer for Science 2026".
Publication of the report "Barometer for Science 2026".
Mid 2027
Publication of the Scientific Use File (SUF) and the methodology report.
Publication of the Scientific Use File (SUF) and the methodology report.