Clarivate Reveals Highly Cited Researchers 2024 List
Clarivate has unveiled its 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list, recognizing 6,636 influential researchers from over 1,200 institutions across 59 nations. The analysis reveals significant shifts in global research influence, with Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR gaining prominence while the U.S. share gradually decreases. The U.S. maintains leadership with 2,507 researchers (36.4%), while China follows with 1,405 researchers (20.4%). The Chinese Academy of Sciences leads institutions with 308 recognitions. The selection process has been enhanced with new filters to address publication manipulation and ensure research integrity.
Clarivate ha svelato la sua lista dei Ricercatori di Eccellenza 2024, riconoscendo 6.636 ricercatori influenti provenienti da oltre 1.200 istituzioni in 59 nazioni. L'analisi rivela significativi cambiamenti nell'influenza della ricerca globale, con la Cina continentale e la RAS di Hong Kong che guadagnano prominenza, mentre la quota degli Stati Uniti diminuisce gradualmente. Gli Stati Uniti mantengono la leadership con 2.507 ricercatori (36,4%), mentre la Cina segue con 1.405 ricercatori (20,4%). Accademia Cinese delle Scienze guida le istituzioni con 308 riconoscimenti. Il processo di selezione è stato migliorato con nuovi filtri per affrontare la manipolazione delle pubblicazioni e garantire l'integrità della ricerca.
Clarivate ha presentado su lista de Investigadores Altamente Citados 2024, reconociendo a 6,636 investigadores influyentes de más de 1,200 instituciones en 59 naciones. El análisis revela cambios significativos en la influencia de la investigación global, con China continental y la RAS de Hong Kong ganando prominencia, mientras que la participación de EE.UU. disminuye gradualmente. EE.UU. mantiene el liderazgo con 2,507 investigadores (36.4%), seguido por China con 1,405 investigadores (20.4%). La Academia China de Ciencias lidera las instituciones con 308 reconocimientos. El proceso de selección se ha mejorado con nuevos filtros para abordar la manipulación de publicaciones y asegurar la integridad de la investigación.
Clarivate는 2024년 인용도가 높은 연구자 목록을 발표하며 6,636명의 영향력 있는 연구자를 59개 국가의 1,200개 이상 기관에서 인정했습니다. 분석에서는 중국 본토와 홍콩 특별행정구가 두드러진 성과를 올리고 있는 반면 미국의 비율은 점차 감소하고 있음을 보여줍니다. 미국은 2,507명(36.4%)의 연구자를 두고 여전히 선두를 유지하고 있으며, 중국은 1,405명(20.4%)으로 뒤를 따릅니다. 중국과학원은 308개의 인정으로 기관을 선도합니다. 선정 프로세스는 출판 조작 문제를 해결하고 연구의 진실성을 보장하기 위해 새로운 필터로 개선되었습니다.
Clarivate a dévoilé sa liste des Chercheurs Très Citations 2024, reconnaissant 6.636 chercheurs influents provenant de plus de 1.200 institutions dans 59 pays. L'analyse révèle des changements significatifs dans l'influence de la recherche mondiale, avec la Chine continentale et la RAS de Hong Kong gagnant en importance, tandis que la part des États-Unis diminue progressivement. Les États-Unis conservent leur leadership avec 2.507 chercheurs (36,4 %), tandis que la Chine suit avec 1.405 chercheurs (20,4 %). L'Académie Chinoise des Sciences arrive en tête des institutions avec 308 reconnaissances. Le processus de sélection a été amélioré avec de nouveaux filtres pour traiter la manipulation des publications et garantir l'intégrité de la recherche.
Clarivate hat seine Liste der hochgradig zitierten Forscher 2024 veröffentlicht und erkennt 6.636 einflussreiche Forscher aus über 1.200 Institutionen in 59 Ländern an. Die Analyse zeigt signifikante Veränderungen im globalen Forschungs Einfluss, wobei das Festlandchina und die Sonderverwaltungszone Hongkong an Bedeutung gewinnen, während der Anteil der USA allmählich abnimmt. Die USA behalten mit 2.507 Forschern (36,4 %) die Führung, während China mit 1.405 Forschern (20,4 %) folgt. Die Chinesische Akademie der Wissenschaften führt die Institutionen mit 308 Anerkennungen an. Der Auswahlprozess wurde durch neue Filter verbessert, um Publikationsmanipulation anzugehen und die Integrität der Forschung sicherzustellen.
- Enhanced evaluation process with new filters strengthens research integrity
- Broad global reach covering 1,200+ institutions across 59 nations
- Growing geographical diversification of top research talent
- U.S. share of highly cited researchers declined from 43.3% in 2018 to 36.4% in 2024
Insights
The 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list, while prestigious, has minimal direct financial impact on Clarivate's business performance. However, it indirectly strengthens Clarivate's position as an authoritative source in academic analytics and research intelligence. The data reveals important shifts in global research dynamics, with Mainland China's share increasing to 20.4% while the U.S. share declined to 36.4%. This geographic rebalancing could influence future institutional subscriptions and partnerships.
The enhanced filters addressing citation manipulation and research integrity demonstrate Clarivate's commitment to data quality, which is important for maintaining market leadership in the academic intelligence sector. The company's Web of Science and related products remain essential tools for research institutions, potentially supporting stable recurring revenue streams.
Prioritizing research integrity with enhanced filters to address publication and citation manipulation
Analysts at the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)™ have recognized 6,636 Highly Cited Researchers in 2024 from more than 1,200 institutions in 59 nations and regions. The rigorous evaluation and selection process draws on data from the Web of Science Core Collection™ citation index, together with qualitative analysis performed by experts at the ISI at Clarivate™.
The list provides valuable insights into the global landscape of top research talent and identifies trends across countries, regions and institutions. Mainland
Bar Veinstein, President of Academia & Government at Clarivate said: "We celebrate these Highly Cited Researchers whose exceptional and community-wide influence shapes the future of science, technology and academia globally. We honor not just their scientific achievement but their impact on driving innovation and addressing wider societal challenges to help transform our world."
In response to global trends in the research landscape, the evaluation and selection process for Highly Cited Researchers continues to evolve with the addition of enhanced filters to address hyper-authorship, excessive self-citation, anomalous citation patterns and more. This ensures that recognized researchers meet the benchmarks required for the Highly Cited Researchers program, emphasizing the commitment of Clarivate to research integrity.
David Pendlebury, Head of Research Analysis at the Institute for Scientific Information at Clarivate said: "As the need for high-quality data from rigorously selected sources becomes ever more critical, we continue to refine our evaluation and selection policies to address the challenges of an increasingly complex and polluted scholarly record. The Highly Cited Researchers program reflects our dedication to recognizing global influence while maintaining robust selection standards."
A snapshot of the global research landscape for 2024 shows:
- The
United States remains the world leader with 2,507 Highly Cited Researcher awards, which amounts to a36.4% world share*. This share has steadily declined from43.3% in 2018. - Meanwhile, Mainland
China has surged again this year with a tally of 1,405 Highly Cited Researcher awards, representing20.4% of the list – more than doubling its share since 2018. Tsinghua University (92) moves up one slot on the list to secure the fourth position replacing theU.S. National Institutes of Health (90). - 6,636 individual researchers from institutions in 59 countries/regions have been named.
85.4% are based in just 10 countries/regions and74.4% are in the top five. - Some researchers are recognized in multiple Essential Science Indicators™ (ESI) research fields: 216 are named in two fields and 22 in three or more fields.
- Some
U.S. states such asCalifornia have an exceptionally high concentration of Highly Cited Researchers (552, almost as many as theUnited Kingdom ). - Hong Kong SAR has seen strong growth, with its number of Highly Cited Researchers rising to 134, claiming a
1.9% share of the global total. - The list includes researchers conducting groundbreaking work at leading organizations across diverse fields, such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, solar technology, information technology and more. These include organizations from across the globe including AstraZeneca (1), Bayer AG (2), Beijing Genomics Institute (4), DeepMind Technologies (1), Google Incorporated (4), Microsoft Inc. (2) and Roche Holding (5).
- Among all institutions, including governmental and other types of research organizations, the Chinese Academy of Sciences heads the list with 308 Highly Cited Researcher recognitions, up from 270 last year. Other top-ranked governmental or non-university institutions include the
U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) (90), Max Planck Society (56) and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (44).
Figure 1: Top 10 countries/regions by Highly Cited Researcher
Rank | Country/Region | Number of Highly Cited Researchers 2024 | World share (%) | Change in world share from 2023 |
1 | 2,507 | 36.4 | -1.1 | |
2 | Mainland | 1,405 | 20.4 | 2.5 |
3 | 563 | 8.2 | 0.1 | |
4 | 332 | 4.8 | 0.1 | |
5 | 313 | 4.5 | 0 | |
6 | 206 | 3.0 | -0.1 | |
7 | 185 | 2.7 | 0 | |
8 | Hong Kong SAR | 134 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
9 | 126 | 1.8 | -0.2 | |
10 | 108 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
Figure 2: Top 10 homes to Highly Cited Researchers
Rank | Organization name | Country/Region | Number of Highly Cited Researchers |
1 | Chinese Academy of Sciences | Mainland | 308 |
2 | Harvard University | 231 | |
3 | Stanford University | 133 | |
4 | Tsinghua University | Mainland | 92 |
5 | National Institutes of Health | 90 | |
6 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | 76 | |
7 | University of Oxford | 61 | |
8 | University College London | 60 | |
9 | Max Planck Society | 56 | |
10 | University of California San Diego | 55 | |
10 | University of | Hong Kong SAR | 55 |
The full Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list, analysis and evaluation and selection policy are available here.
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Our evaluation and selection process for Highly Cited Researchers 2024
The Highly Cited Researchers list by Clarivate is an annual recognition of influential scientists and social scientists worldwide who have made broad and significant contributions to their fields. This year, 6,886 Highly Cited Researcher 2024 awards were issued to 6,636 individuals. The number of awards exceeds the number of unique individuals because some researchers are recognized in more than one Essential Science Indicators (ESI) field of research.
*Our analysis of countries/regions and institutions counts designated awards and is thus based on the total of 6,886. The 2024 list features 3,560 Highly Cited Researcher awards in the 20 fields, with an additional 3,326 recognitions for outstanding performance in multiple fields (cross-field).
The selection process involves rigorous evaluation and curation of data from Highly Cited Papers™ in trusted science and social sciences journals indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded™ and Social Sciences Citation Index™ during the 11-year period 2013 to 2023. Prior to the launch of the 2024 list, Clarivate engaged with selected researchers in an extensive validation and feedback process to maintain the accuracy of the list.
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