The Little Book of Irish Science SFI Little Book of Irish Science | Page 63

Ranked Highly
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Over the past decade, Science Foundation Ireland has
built a community of approximately 3,000 researchers
in Ireland. Through this investment, Ireland has
speedily ascended the international rankings of
scientific research capability, from 36th place in 2003 to
a consolidated position inside the top 20 in recent times.
Particular strengths have emerged with Irish research
ranked highly in various fields for scientific citations:
2nd in the world for nanotechnology, 3rd in the world
for immunology, materials science and animal and
diary (Thomson Reuters).