Understanding Researcher Challenges – Insights for Research Office Leaders

An Ex Libris-commissioned report presents findings from a survey of 400+ researchers and research offices senior members, across a range of disciplines.

Download the new market report to discover some of the challenges and opportunities that are shaping research management and administration.

Discover insights, including:

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Covid-19 impact on funding

How has Covid-19 impacted funding across STEM and non-STEM disciplines

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Impact measurement

What metrics are used by Research Offices and Researchers, and how has Covid-19 changed the focus on Societal Impact

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Research showcasing

Which channels researchers use to showcase their work and how often do they update their online profile

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Administrative burden

Which activities researchers conduct themselves vs. getting help from the research office and others.

"In 2021, researchers expect more support from the research office, as half of researchers spend at least 30% of their time on administrative tasks instead of focusing on research."

Understanding Researcher Challenges, an Ex Libris-commissioned report, 2021