This research did not concentrate on a specific industry or
research field to not limit the potential sampling frame, given
that only a limited number of research groups in Australia are
involved in UIRs. An effective sample of 855 university
academics and 54 industry staff resulted for the first mail-out.
With 140 university and 17 industry questionnaires returned,
response rates of 16.4 per cent and 31.5 per cent were
achieved.