What is the purpose of the SDR and how is the data used?
The SDR is designed to provide career history information about science, engineering, and health doctorate holders. The results of the SDR are used by government agencies and academia to make planning decisions regarding education. They are also used by employers to understand employment, industry, and salary trends. This information has proven valuable for individuals who want to learn about the relationship between graduate education and careers. This study is the only source of data on the careers of science, engineering, and health doctorate holders from U.S. academic institutions. It provides an essential and irreplaceable resource on the education and training, work experience, and career development of those who earned a doctorate in the U.S.