… We found that more than three-quarters of respondents were experiencing a negative impact
of the lockdown on their ability to collect data, discuss ideas and findings with colleagues, and
disseminate research findings. More than half also identified a negative impact on data analysis,
writing, and working on grant or fellowship … The pandemic and the resulting lockdown have
highlighted the precarious employment position of many early-career researchers, and should
encourage the sector to consider whether it is morally acceptable to continue the practice of …