NOVA has 102 researchers among the world's top 2% most cited

Stanford ranking highlights NOVA University of Lisbon for its research and global scientific impact.

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The NOVA University of Lisbon has 102 researchers among the top 2% most cited scientists globally, according to the 2026 ranking compiled by Stanford University.

The ranking, which measures the impact of scientific knowledge produced, reveals that NOVA maintains its position as an international benchmark, with sustained growth in recent years. In 2021, there were 32 researchers on this list; in 2023, 78; and in 2024, 86.
In the list for the entire career, the University counts 63 researchers, while the list for the last year includes 81 scientists. In total, by combining both lists without duplication, NOVA has 102 distinguished scientists in this edition.
This distinction reflects the collective strength of the research produced at NOVA and the contribution of its Organic Units. Notably, 56 researchers from NOVA FCT, 15 from the NOVA Medical School, and 11 from ISEGI | NOVA IMS are highlighted.
The presence of over 100 NOVA researchers among the world's most cited confirms that the knowledge produced at the University is playing an active role in building more resilient, sustainable, and innovative societies.
Based on information from the official source: Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (26/10/2026)