1
Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Weighted Fractional Count (WFC)
- 2450.5
- Primary Research Fields
- Physical, Chemical, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Top 10Updated March 13, 2026
Top 12 Non-profit Research Institutions by Output in Leading Academic Journals
This ranking is based on the 2026 Nature Index and Web of Science database, tracking the Weighted Fractional Count (WFC) of global non-profit research institutions in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science, and Cell. It highlights the academic influence and innovation contributions of these organizations in fundamental scientific research.
Top 3
- 1Chinese Academy of Sciences
- 2Harvard University
- 3Max Planck Society
Chinese Academy of Sciences
1
Harvard University
2
Max Planck Society
3
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Interesting Facts & Summary
As of 2026, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) continues to lead the global rankings by a significant margin. Its annual publication volume in prestige journals—such as Nature, Science, and Cell—now exceeds the combined output of several medium-sized nations. A striking observation: the CAS operates as a remarkably efficient 'scientific engine,' with its per-capita output of high-impact research notably surpassing that of many elite Western private research institutions. This 'megaship' of scientific productivity serves as the primary driver behind breakthroughs in global frontier research, particularly in quantum physics and materials science.
2
Harvard University
- Weighted Fractional Count (WFC)
- 1890.2
- Primary Research Fields
- Medicine, Life Sciences, Clinical Research
3
Max Planck Society
- Weighted Fractional Count (WFC)
- 1420.8
- Primary Research Fields
- Basic Physics, Astrophysics, Molecular Biology
4
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Weighted Fractional Count (WFC)
- 1380.4
- Primary Research Fields
- Biomedicine, Clinical Research, Epidemiology
5
Stanford University
- Weighted Fractional Count (WFC)
- 1250.9
- Primary Research Fields
- Computer Science, Bioengineering, Materials Science
6
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Weighted Fractional Count (WFC)
- 1210.3
- Primary Research Fields
- Physics, Engineering, Energy Research
7
University of Oxford
- Weighted Fractional Count (WFC)
- 1080.6
- Primary Research Fields
- Clinical Medicine, Physics, Life Sciences
8
University of Cambridge
- Weighted Fractional Count (WFC)
- 1050.2
- Primary Research Fields
- Biology, Physics, Astronomy
9
University of Tokyo
- Weighted Fractional Count (WFC)
- 980.5
- Primary Research Fields
- Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science
10
University of California, Berkeley
- Weighted Fractional Count (WFC)
- 950.8
- Primary Research Fields
- Energy & Environment, Physics, Chemistry
| Rank | Institution Name | Weighted Fractional Count (WFC) | Primary Research Fields |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Academy of Sciences | 2450.5 | Physical, Chemical, Earth & Environmental Sciences |
| 2 | Harvard University | 1890.2 | Medicine, Life Sciences, Clinical Research |
| 3 | Max Planck Society | 1420.8 | Basic Physics, Astrophysics, Molecular Biology |
| 4 | National Institutes of Health (NIH) | 1380.4 | Biomedicine, Clinical Research, Epidemiology |
| 5 | Stanford University | 1250.9 | Computer Science, Bioengineering, Materials Science |
| 6 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1210.3 | Physics, Engineering, Energy Research |
| 7 | University of Oxford | 1080.6 | Clinical Medicine, Physics, Life Sciences |
| 8 | University of Cambridge | 1050.2 | Biology, Physics, Astronomy |
| 9 | University of Tokyo | 980.5 | Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science |
| 10 | University of California, Berkeley | 950.8 | Energy & Environment, Physics, Chemistry |
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