The Global Science Research Project

Description

The Global Science Research Project (GlobSci) is a one-time cross-sectional study looking at scientists working in 16 “core” countries. The methodology involved surveying corresponding authors of articles published in 2009 in four fields who were studying or working in one of the 16 countries. The four fields are Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Materials. The articles were restricted to those available in the Web of Science.

The survey resulted in 19,183 records and aimed to produce a comprehensive picture of mobility patterns based on the mobility status of active researchers in 2009.

The study was not designed specifically to model research careers, neither does it adopt a definition of career. However, since the focus is on mobility patterns, the survey focuses on whether certain career milestones have been attained.