2022 Research Leaders

The Nature Index 2022 Research Leaders reveal the leading institutions in natural sciences research, according to their output in selected journals. Also featured are the rising stars - institutions that have achieved significant gains on the previous year.

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The 2022 Research Leaders are based on Nature Index data from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021.

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