The target sample size will be determined by the survey provider, with consideration given to analysis requirements, recruitment methods and cost and timeline factors. To ensure a representative sample, quotas will be established for population subgroups of key interest to the Study and/or known to be at risk of underrepresentation (e.g. overseas students, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People). Procedures will be established to monitor progress against the target quotas during fieldwork and strategies will be developed to help boost response from groups tracking below their target. (h) Recruitment methodology The survey provider, in consultation with the Commission, will develop the survey’s recruitment strategy. This strategy will take into account sample representativeness, sample-size targets, study budget and timelines and privacy considerations. The recruitment strategy will involve the survey provider gaining approvals (where required) and cooperation from universities (including dual sector operators) and selected organisations (including relevant peak groups or appropriate community organisations) to support survey dissemination. Universities Australia (UA) (of which most universities are members) has agreed to work with the Commission and the survey provider to facilitate the engagement with universities. The CEO of UA is on the Study Advisory Group. The Commission will facilitate contacts with stakeholders where possible. The Study team has already started connecting with academics, professional staff, student associations and groups at universities and peak bodies and community organisations that represent certain staff and student groups. The Study team will continue building these connections and relationships to support survey dissemination. The fieldwork provider will send Study invitation packs, via email, to participating universities and organisations. Consideration will be given to other recruitment modes suggested by the survey provider during procurement and recruitment strategy development. (i) Participant incentives Incentives will be used to encourage participation and improve response rates. The selected incentive aligns with research best practice, evidence on use of participant incentives and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guidelines, which stipulate that incentives must be proportionate to the time involved and not result in pressure to consent to the research. 97 64