Core Facility Research Initiative

Research Participation

Find the right survey & request!

Request the survey that matches your role in relation to biomedical core facilities. Unsure of which survey to request? Take our 30-second quiz below! Each questionnaire supports the Core Facility Research Initiative and helps improve understanding of how core facilities contribute to research and innovation in Canada.

Staff Survey
User Survey
Non-User Survey
Leadership Survey

*When you select the survey that applies best to you, it will request a email address to auto-send a link to your survey. Your email address will not be saved, but counted to help us keep track of the denominator of respondence for calculating sample size.

Not from Canada?

Are you a core staff scientist from Ireland or Australia? These two countries are also being surveyed as comparators to Canada. These survey will be launched in September 2026!

Still not sure which survey to select? Take this 30 second quiz!

Go to QUIZ
Survey Audiences

Choose the right survey

To capture a complete picture of biomedical core facilities, the study includes separate surveys for four audience groups. Please select the option that best reflects the majority of your role.

Core Facility Staff

For staff or trainees employed by a biomedical core facility who support day-to-day operations, service delivery, and technical expertise within biomedical core facilities.

Core Facility Users

For academic faculty researchers or staff, industry or government employees who access biomedical core facility services, equipment, or expertise.

Non-Users of Core Facilities

For academic faculty researchers or staff, industry or government employees who do not currently use biomedical core facilities and can share perspectives on barriers, awareness, or alternative approaches.

Leadership of Core Facilities

For leaders, directors, and decision-makers responsible for oversight, strategy, funding, or administration of biomedical core facilities.

Contact the Research Team

Questions about the study or survey eligibility?

For questions about the Canadian study on biomedical core facilities, survey participation, or which survey applies to you, please contact the research team by email.

Email the research team