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SCIENCE FOUNDATION IRELAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015
Overview
As outlined in our strategic plan , Agenda 2020 , Science Foundation Ireland aims to progress Ireland ’ s economy and society by supporting the best scientific and engineering research while building an awareness of the role , impact and opportunities that science can create for everyone .
During 2015 , Science Foundation Ireland continued to make great strides in the implementation of its strategy .
Excellent Science
Over the past number of years , through Science Foundation Ireland investment , Ireland ’ s position in the international ranking of scientific research capability has remained strong . Ireland is in the top 20 countries in global rankings for the overall quality of scientific research ( since 2009 ), moving up to 16th place in 2014 and 14th place in 2015 , based on Thomson-Reuters InCites data . Ireland ’ s field specific global excellence is :
2nd for Chemistry
2nd for Nanotechnology
2nd for Immunology
3rd for Animal and Dairy
3rd for Agricultural Sciences
4th for Materials Science
4th for Mathematics
Country Ranking ( Thomson Reuters )
Listed by Citations per Paper
1 Switzerland
2 Scotland
3 Netherlands
4 Denmark
5 USA
6 England
7 Sweden
8 Belgium
9 Wales
10 Germany
11 Canada
12 Austria
13 Finland
14 IRELAND
15 Norway
16 France
17 Israel
18 Singapore
19 Northern Ireland
20 Italy
UP 2 PLACES IN 2015
Source : Essential Science Indicators SM from Thomson Reuters
Science Foundation Ireland researchers are contributing significantly to this ranking . In 2015 , researchers reported a total of 4,406 publications . Of these , 2,302 publications were attributed to Science Foundation Ireland awards . 44 % of publications from active awards have a non-Irish co-author and 9 % have a co-author from industry .
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SCIENCE FOUNDATION IRELAND ANNUAL REPORT 2015
Overview
As outlined in our strategic plan, Agenda 2020,
Science Foundation Ireland aims to progress
Ireland’s economy and society by supporting the best
scientific and engineering research while building an
awareness of the role, impact and opportunities that
science can create for everyone.
During 2015, Science Foundation Ireland continued
to make great strides in the implementation of its
strategy.
Excellent Science
Over the past number of years, through Science
Foundation Ireland investment, Ireland’s position
in the international ranking of scientific research
capability has remained strong. Ireland is in the top
20 countries in global rankings for the overall quality
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