2026 SMC Faculty Fellowship Program - Fellow Exit Interview

2026 SMC Faculty Fellowship Program – Fellow Exit Interview

Step 1 of 8 – Evaluation Instruction and Information

Evaluation Instruction and Information

CONSENT
You are invited to participate in an online evaluation for the 2026 SMC Faculty Fellows Program conducted by Chitra Productions. Completing the evaluation should take about 15-20 minutes. The aim of this evaluation is to collect feedback that will help the team ensure the project’s outcomes can be replicated. The information gathered will be analyzed to assess the program’s effectiveness and educational value.

PARTICIPATION
All fellows participating in the Fellowship Program are asked to complete the evaluation.

BENEFITS
You will not receive any direct benefits from participating in this evaluation. However, your responses may assist us in refining the program to better support future fellows in the research program.

RISKS
There are no foreseeable risks associated with completing this evaluation beyond those encountered in everyday life. The data collected will be used solely for evaluation purposes, and no physical, psychological, or social risks have been identified.

CONFIDENTIALITY
Your evaluation responses will be submitted via an online form and stored in a password-protected electronic format. The data will be reported anonymously, ensuring that no names will be included in any reports generated by the elevators.

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DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

Name(Required)

First Last

Participating Lab or Facility(Required)

PROGRAM EVALUATION

How satisfied were you with the overall fellowship program experience?(Required)

Very satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Unsatisfied	Very unsatisfied

Please share the factors that influenced your satisfaction with the overall program.(Required)

(Your feedback will help us improve future participant experiences.)

To what extent did the fellowship program meet your expectations?(Required)

Very adequate	Completely met	Mostly met	Somewhat met	Barely met	Did not meet

Please share the factors that influenced your experience with the program.(Required)

(Your feedback will help us improve future participant experiences.)

How relevant was the research program to your academic or career goals?(Required)

Extremely relevant	Very relevant	Moderately relevant	Slightly relevant	Not at all relevant

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Were there any specific skills or knowledge areas that you feel you have improved upon during the fellowship program?(Required)

How would you rate the quality of training and mentorship provided during the fellowship program?(Required)

Excellent	Very good	Good	Average	Poor

What new skills or knowledge did you acquire during your fellowship program?(Required)

Did you receive adequate feedback about your performance?(Required)

Always	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never

Did you feel adequately challenged during the fellowship program? Please elaborate.(Required)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND IMPACT

How would you describe the work culture and environment?(Required)

How well did the team integrate you into their workflow and activities?(Required)

Extremely well	Very well	Moderately well	Slightly well	Not at all

How meaningful were your contributions to the projects you worked on?(Required)

Extremely meaningful	Very meaningful	Moderately meaningful	Slightly meaningful	Not at all meaningful

To what extent were you able to apply your academic knowledge to your fellowship program tasks?(Required)

To a great extent	To a considerable extent	To some extent	To a small extent	Not at all

Based on your experience, how likely are you to recommend this fellowship program to others?(Required)

Very likely	Likely	Neutral	Unlikely	Very unlikely

Do you feel this fellowship program has prepared you to further your students’ academic progress in the follow academic year?(Required)

Strongly agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly disagree

What changes or improvements would you suggest for the fellowship program?(Required)

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT

In this section, please evaluate the program support staff who assisted you with onboarding, travel, housing, and overall guidance throughout your participation in the program.

How well-organized was the fellowship program?

Extremely well-organized	Very well-organized	Moderately well-organized	Slightly well-organized	Not at all organized

Were the goals and objectives of the fellowship program clearly communicated to you at the beginning of the program?

Yes, very clearly	Yes, somewhat clearly	Neutral	No, not very clearly	No, not at all clearly

Please rate the following aspects of the program staff support from the highest level of satisfaction or agreement to the lowest.(Required)

	Very satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied
How satisfied were you with the level of communication from the program staff regarding fellowship program related information?
Did you feel adequately supported by the program staff in addressing any challenges or concerns that arose during the fellowship program?
How would you rate the effectiveness of the onboarding process conducted by the program?
How would you rate the accessibility and helpfulness of program staff in providing necessary resources or assistance throughout the fellowship program?
Were the program guidelines and policies clearly communicated to you at the beginning of the fellowship program?
How would you rate the responsiveness of the program staff to your inquiries or requests for support?

If you rated any of the above aspects below “Very Satisfied,” please share specific suggestions or experiences that could help us understand how we can improve in those areas. Your detailed feedback will be instrumental in enhancing the support and resources we provide to future fellowship researchers.(Required)

PARTNER EVALUATION

Please rate the following aspects of your partner's support from the highest level of satisfaction or agreement to the lowest.(Required)

	Very satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied
How would you rate your partner’s availability and responsiveness to your questions and concerns?
How would you rate your partner’s ability to provide constructive feedback on your work?
Did your partner effectively communicate the goals and expectations of your research program role?
How well did your partner support your professional development during the fellowship program?
How would you rate the partner’s knowledge and expertise in the relevant field or industry?
Did your partner provide opportunities for you to expand your skills and knowledge beyond the scope of your fellowship program tasks?
How effective was your partner in helping you navigate challenges or obstacles encountered during the fellowship program?
How well did your partner facilitate your integration into the team or organization?
Overall, how satisfied were you with the partnership provided by your partner during the fellowship program?

Thank You

Thank you for completing this evaluation. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will help us improve the program for future participants.