Academic scientists in Australia and New Zealand, 1990

This survey represents the first authoritative study of the background and career development of academics in Australia and New Zealand. The study focuses on academics from science faculties and science-related departments. Topics covered include employment history, main work activities, research and training interests, career plans, publications produced, and political preferences. The survey also assessed attitudes to various aspects of an academic career, including promotion, career structure, assistance to females in universities, the quality of students, the size of the university, and funding. Background variables include sex, age, and education and qualifications of self and parents.