The Institute for Scientific Information
Fostering the scientometric community through research and collaboration
Foundational past, visionary future.
The Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) builds on the work of Dr. Eugene Garfield – the original founder and pioneer of information science. Named after the company he founded – the forerunner of the Web of ScienceTM – ISI was reestablished in 2018 and serves as a home for analytic expertise, guided by his legacy and adapted to respond to technological advances.
Our global team of industry recognized experts focuses on the development of existing and new bibliometric and analytical approaches, whilst fostering collaborations with partners and academic colleagues across the global research community.
Read the latest reports
Our Global Research Reports and Insights papers draw on our unique industry insights to offer analysis, ideas and commentary to enlighten and stimulate debate.
Unpacking Societal Impact Profiles: From data to decisions
The top 50 universities powering global innovation
A responsible framework for evaluating the societal impact of research
Research and Development (R&D) plays a critical role in driving economic growth by fostering innovation, improving productivity and addressing societal challenges.
The annual G20 scorecard - Research Performance 2024
Gain a deeper understanding of research and innovation capabilities across the globe
The annual G20 scorecard - Research performance 2023
The Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)TM releases an annual G20 scorecard that summarizes and compares the research and innovation capabilities of the G20 economies, known for their significant investments in education, research and technology.
Unpacking research profiles: Moving beyond metrics
This is the second report from the Institute for Scientific Information on the value of shifting from simple metrics of research activity and performance to visually more informative profiles.
Insights: Coronaviruses - A 21st-century research phenomenon
In this report, attention is drawn to the phenomenal increase in coronavirus research this century and how this compares to other contemporary pandemics.
U.S. research trends: The impact of globalization and collaboration
This report from the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)TM draws on Web of ScienceTM data to shed light on the trajectory of research in the U.S. over the last 15 years.
News and insights
Global research collaboration is changing: Key insights from our latest ISI report
DEC 2, 2025
Global research collaboration is evolving amid geopolitical shifts, pandemic disruptions, and strategic investments. Our new report reveals rising multilateral partnerships, Mainland China’s growing influence, and challenges for U.S. leadership. Explore data-driven insights shaping the future of international research networks.
Researcher recognition
We recognize researchers doing influential work through these annual programs.
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Societal impact in the spotlight - November 5, 2024
Measuring what matters - November 13, 2024
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