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Kevin M Kniffin1, Andrew S Hanks2
1Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, S. C. Johnson College of Business, Cornell University, Warren Hall 111, Ithaca, NY 14853 USA.
Individuals pursuing interdisciplinary research are more likely to have college-educated fathers or be non-citizens. Interdisciplinary PhD graduates experience a slight salary dip, often due to postdoctoral research positions.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Higher Education Studies
- Academic Research Trends
Background:
- Increasing institutional support for interdisciplinary research.
- Limited understanding of individual motivations and career outcomes in interdisciplinary studies.
- Interdisciplinary research is often perceived as higher risk within academia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify characteristics of individuals pursuing interdisciplinary dissertations.
- To analyze the near-term career and market outcomes for interdisciplinary PhD graduates.
- To investigate factors influencing the pursuit of interdisciplinary research.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of demographic variables associated with risk-taking.
- Examination of career outcomes, including salary, post-graduation.
- Mediation analysis to understand salary discrepancies.
Main Results:
- Students with college-educated fathers showed a 1.3% higher probability of interdisciplinary research.
- Non-citizens had a 4.6% higher probability of interdisciplinary dissertation work compared to US citizens.
- Interdisciplinary graduates earned ~2% less initially, explained by postdoctoral researcher roles.
Conclusions:
- Demographic factors like parental education and citizenship status influence interdisciplinary research pursuit.
- The apparent salary penalty for interdisciplinary researchers is largely mediated by early career choices, such as postdoctoral positions.
- Findings inform policy discussions on supporting academic career paths and interdisciplinary initiatives.
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