2020 Nature Index Publication Calendar
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April 23rd | Cancer | Written by NRCM*: Feb 3rd Supplied by Client: Feb 28th | April 1st | This supplement, which will be distributed at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) conference in San Diego, highlights the work of the best research teams from institutions all over the world, featuring hubs of collaborative excellence and the most productive partnerships in cancer research as well as outstanding individual researchers. |
April 30th | Annual Tables | Written by NRCM*: Feb 10th Supplied by Client: Mar 6th | April 9th | This special feature will highlight the rising stars of high-quality research, following on from our highly successful Nature Index 2019 Annual Tables. |
May 28th | South Korea | Written by NRCM*: Mar 9th Supplied by Client: Apr 3rd | May 7th | This supplement features the projects, institutions, teams and individuals at the forefront of the nationwide scientific effort to transition from a focus on applied science for industry to becoming a world leader in basic science, and from being a fast follower of innovations to gaining technological independence. |
November 26th | Germany | Written by NRCM*: Sep 7th Supplied by Client: Oct 2nd | November 6th | Nature Index’s inaugural Germany supplement will look at the research projects and initiatives behind the awarding of Universities of Excellence status, and will feature the work going on in the 57 “Clusters of Excellence”. |
December 10th | Artificial Intelligence | Written by NRCM*: Sep 21st Supplied by Client: Oct 16th | November 20th | A series of stories, infographics and tables will highlight the most exciting developments and interesting challenges in AI research globally. |
Coming up in 2021: The inaugural Nature Index supplement on Canada will look at the institutions powering Canada’s scientific revival and the teams and individuals at the forefront of its most innovative research.
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