Potentially long-lasting effects of the pandemic on scientists

Jian Gao, Yian Yin, Kyle R. Myers, Karim R. Lakhani and Dashun Wang ()
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Jian Gao: Northwestern University
Yian Yin: Northwestern University
Kyle R. Myers: Harvard University
Karim R. Lakhani: Harvard University
Dashun Wang: Northwestern University

Nature Communications, 2021, vol. 12, issue 1, 1-6

Abstract: Two surveys of principal investigators conducted between April 2020 and January 2021 reveal that while the COVID-19 pandemic’s initial impacts on scientists’ research time seem alleviated, there has been a decline in the rate of initiating new projects. This dimension of impact disproportionately affects female scientists and those with young children and appears to be homogeneous across fields. These findings may have implications for understanding the long-term effects of the pandemic on scientific research.

Date: 2021
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