Fraunhofer Society
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V.
Germany
Time frame: 1 June 2025 - 30 May 2026Profile
The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 178 applied, health, natural and social sciences journals, across many different publishers, chosen by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides absolute Count of primary research articles and fractional Share counts of author contribution to articles. The positions in the table below reflect Fraunhofer Society's position overall, domestically, within their sector, and in various subject areas based on their Share. Each position links to the corresponding table where Fraunhofer Society is listed.
Position by research output Share
Position by research output Share in subject areas
Research
Fraunhofer Society has the following research output in the current window (1 June 2025 - 30 May 2026) of the Nature Index. Click on Count to view a list of articles representing the corresponding Share value.
Overall research output
Research outputs by subject area
Leading research topics
In the Current Index (12-month rolling window), Fraunhofer Society published the most articles in these research topics. Learn more about Nature Research Intelligence Topics.
| Topics | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 16 | 5.43 |
| Quantum Physics | 25 | 4.17 |
| Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics | 10 | 3.15 |
| Chemical Engineering | 13 | 2.59 |
| Physical Chemistry | 20 | 2.07 |
| Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry | 15 | 2.02 |
| Control Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics | 6 | 1.81 |
| Nanotechnology | 12 | 1.69 |
Share output for the past 5 years
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Collaboration
Nature Index collaborations highlight fruitful collaborations that lead to high quality research around the world. A collaboration can be between any two institutions or locations co-authoring at least one article in the journals tracked by the Nature Index. The collaboration score between two institutions is the sum of each of their Shares on the papers to which both have contributed. The table and charts below highlight the leading collaborators with Fraunhofer Society.
Top 5 domestic collaborators with Fraunhofer Society by Share
Collaborating institutions
Note: Hover over the bars to view details about each institution's Share.
| Collaborating Institution | Collaborators' Share | Collaboration Score |
|---|---|---|
| Leibniz Association | 4.18 / 15.80 | 19.98 |
| Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU) | 3.43 / 14.39 | 17.81 |
| Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres | 5.95 / 10.31 | 16.26 |
| State Research Center for Optics and Material Sciences (OPTIMAS) | 3.43 / 10.31 | 13.74 |
| University of Freiburg (Uni Freiburg) | 4.27 / 6.06 | 10.34 |
Top 5 international collaborators with Fraunhofer Society by Share
Collaborating institutions
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| Collaborating Institution | Collaborators' Share | Total Share |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) | 0.99 / 3.05 | 4.04 |
| French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) | 1.42 / 1.75 | 3.17 |
| Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM) | 0.66 / 1.98 | 2.64 |
| King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) | 0.82 / 0.91 | 1.72 |
| Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) | 0.02 / 1.38 | 1.40 |
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Relationships
Affiliated institutions
The following affiliated institutions are wholly owned, operated, administered or contains research facilities for Fraunhofer Society. All affiliations for an affiliated institution are credited to the institution to which it is affiliated. Each of the affiliated institutions listed below has its own research profile.
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Fraunhofer Society
- Fraunhofer Austria
- Fraunhofer Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI)
- Fraunhofer Chile Research
- Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence for Immune-Mediated Diseases (CIMD)
- Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (Fraunhofer HHI)
- Fraunhofer Institute Centre Schloss Birlinghoven (IZB)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology (FIT)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics (IAF)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering (IBMT)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology (IZI)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics (FKIE)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research (IGD)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDTM)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine (MEVIS)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems (ENAS)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology (UMSICHT)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation (IFF)
- Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques (FHR)
- Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics (EMI)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology (IISB)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems (IAIS)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology (IGB)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (IWS)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials (IWM)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (IME)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing (IZFP)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems (FOKUS)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques (IPM)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology (Fraunhofer IPK)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (IZM)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology (SIT)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research (ISC)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology (ISIT)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Software and Systems Engineering ISST
- Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability (LBF)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Technological Trend Analysis (INT)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology (ITMP)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (IVI)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (IWES)
- Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research (Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut WKI)
- Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation (IOSB)
- Fraunhofer Portugal
- Fraunhofer Research Center for Silicon Photovoltaics (CSP)
- Fraunhofer Research Institution Battery Cell Production FFB
- Fraunhofer Research Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geothermal Systems (IEG)
- Fraunhofer Research Institution for Individualized and Cell-Based Medical Engineering (IMTE)
- Fraunhofer Research Institution for Marine Biotechnology (EMB)
- Fraunhofer Research Institution for Microsystems and Solid State Technologies (EMFT)
- Fraunhofer UK Research Ltd.
- Fraunhofer USA, Inc.
- Fraunhofer-Institut for Algorithms and Scientific Computing (SCAI)
- Fraunhofer-Institut für Mikrostruktur von Werkstoffen und Systemen (IMWS)
Affiliated joint institutions and consortia
Represents joint institutions and consortia for which the institution is designated as a partner institution. Each partner institution of a joint institution or consortium receives an equivalent Share for every affiliation in which the consortium is included.