Its not a survey, its pre-information required to conduct a survey. My university asked me, what factors are delaying of my phd.
My answers might be any of the following:
1. No proper communication with supervisor
2. financial crisis
3. Part time job
4. Health problems
5. Lab related issues
6. Other reasons....

It is simple to add other factors in this list, if something in your mind (not compulsory). I don't know what would be the structure of the future survey. Its good to know for first year starters if they know affecting factors in advance.

:-)

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I think, Supervisor guidance plays important role in finishing on time. In fact, I lost one year to just figure out what my supervisor want me to do..., After a year I realized, he wanted me to explore his papers and library myself without his guidance :-(:-(

Hi,

Thanks to all who replied. @Phdbug: Why will industries be interested in knowing all these questions? Its general question in Phd discussion forum, isn't? Anyways, It will be used by university international office.

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