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Non-EU PhD Experience in Ireland

Thank you for participating in this survey focused on the experiences of non-EU PhD researchers in Ireland. By non-EU, we are referring to researchers who do not hold citizenship/passport from any EU or EEA country.

The survey aims to gather insights into the unique challenges faced by non-EU postgraduate researchers, including issues related to visas, family life, academic opportunities, and financial support. All questions in this survey are either optional or include a 'prefer not to answer' option. Please only answer them if you feel comfortable sharing this information.

Please note that all of your answers are completely anonymous, and your identity will not be connected to your responses in any way. We will not collect your email address or any identifying information.

Your participation will help highlight important issues that may affect non-EU PhD candidates in Ireland. Thank you for your time!

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1. Age
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2. Gender
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3. Nationality (optional)
5. How much time have you spent acquiring (or waiting for) an Irish visa for yourself and/or your dependents, on average?
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6. What is your current Irish Residency Status in Ireland (Stamp type)? *
7. How much do you spend yearly on Irish Residency stamps? *
8. Are your costs for Irish Residency permission/visa/stamps reimbursed? *
9. Do you have dependents (children or others) living with you in Ireland? *
10. If yes, how many dependents do you have?
11. Do you have a spouse or partner? *
12. If yes, is your partner/spouse living with you in Ireland?
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13. If your partner/spouse is living in Ireland, do they have permission to work?
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14. Do you receive any family or child-related benefits in Ireland? *
15. If no, have you faced challenges due to ineligibility for certain benefits (e.g., child benefits)?
16. Does your residency status require you to hold private health insurance? *
17. How much do you pay yearly for your own health insurance cover?
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18. Are the costs for your personal health insurance cover reimbursed? *
19. Do you pay for dependents' health insurance? *
20. How much do you pay yearly for your family's health insurance (excluding your own)? *
21. Do you require a Schengen Visa to travel outside of Ireland to other EU countries? *
22. If you require a Schengen Visa, are its costs reimbursable? *
23. Have visa requirements impacted your ability to attend academic conferences, placements, or events? *
24. If yes, how many academic or professional opportunities have you missed due to visa requirements? *
25. If applicable, please describe the impact visa restrictions have had on your academic or professional development, or your wellbeing.
26. How would you describe your current accommodation status?
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27. Would you say being a PhD researcher impacted your ability to find accommodation?
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28. Would you say not being a EU/EEA citizen impacted your ability to find accommodation?
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29. Would you say your current accommodation status impacts your productivity as a PhD researcher? *
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30. What are your average monthly expenses?
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31. Do you have a part-time/hourly paid job or alternative income source?
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32. Would you say your part-time/hourly paid work is connected to your PhD or role as a researcher?
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33. Does your part-time/hourly paid work include tutoring and demonstrating?
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34. How many hours a week do you work in your part-time/hourly paid job?
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35. Would you say your part-time/hourly paid job affects your productivity as a PhD researcher?

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36. Do you have any restrictions on your work hours outside of your PhD?
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37. If yes, which institution(s) are responsible for imposing these restrictions?
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38. How long does it take for your costs (conferences, health insurance, visa permits, etc.) to be reimbursed? *
39. How would you rate your overall experience as a non-EU/EEA PhD candidate in Ireland?
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40. What are the biggest challenges you have faced as a non-EU/EEA PhD candidate?
41. Have you received adequate support from your institution regarding your non-EU/EEA status (e.g., assistance with visas, work permits, housing, etc.)?
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42. If not, what kind of support would be helpful?
43. Have you been able to participate in all the academic or professional opportunities you were interested in?
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44. If not, what were the main barriers (e.g., visa restrictions, financial issues, etc.)?
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