Welcome to the homepage of the Scientists Survey
The fieldwork phase of the 2026 Scientists Survey has been successfully completed.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed!
This year, almost 15,000 researchers at German universities shared their experiences and views with us. This is the highest participation the Scientists Survey has ever achieved. The data is now being analysed, and the key findings are being prepared for the ‘Barometer für die Wissenschaft’.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at wibef@dzhw.eu.
Christophe Heger and Gregor Fabian
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.