科研之信：未来研究者报告

AConfidence in Researchreport Contents ForewordExecutive summary Chapter 3: Ways of working Keep on moving: The critical role ofcollaboration and mobility in research25 Chapter 1: AI is transforming researchAI today: Current use and perceptionsAI applications, today and tomorrowAI as a driving force for knowledgegenerationEnablers of AI adoption — training,governance and trust 14Chapter 4: Drive to 16External impact incentives propel 17The rise of research with an impact Chapter 2: Under pressure but Foreword Researchers today are tackling some of the world’s most urgent challenges —from climate change to antibiotic resistance — while navigating the pressuresof fast expanding volume of information, funding challenges, demonstrating Amid these demands, the transformative potential of artificial intelligenceis reshaping every stage of the research process. Already, we’re seeingbreakthroughs: AI accelerating drug-target discovery, improving medicalimaging, and streamlining the entire research journey from literature review At Elsevier, we’ve partnered with the research and healthcare communitieswe serve for over 140 years to turn trusted information into mission-criticalinsights — supporting discovery, innovation and impact. We combine qualitycontent and data with advanced technology and AI to help researchers This report reflects the voices of more than 3,000 researchers worldwide.Their insights reveal resilience, collaboration across borders and anunwavering commitment to integrity, even under growing pressure. They alsoshow optimism about how AI can accelerate discovery — provided researchers The research environment continues to evolve rapidly. By listening toresearchers’ experiences and expectations, we can shape solutions that On behalf of Elsevier, I thank all who shared their perspectives. I invite youto explore these findings and join us in imagining — and building — the future Executive The global research landscape is going through profound transformation. Rapid advances in Artificial intelligence (AI),biotechnology, quantum systems and other frontier fieldsare redefining what’s possible, while shifting societal Across continents, one message stands out: researchersremain deeply committed to advancing human progress.Despite increasing challenges, and with the rightsupport and technology, they are ready to shape a more TheResearcher of the Future — a Confidence in Researchreportbuilds on our recent studies —Insights 2024:Researcher Attitudes toward AI1,Confidence in Research: In this era of acceleration, success will depend on howeffectively researchers and institutions embrace AI, fostercollaboration and build resilience. The ability to adapt — Together, they chart the pulse of a community navigating To better understand these shifts, Elsevier engagesregularly with researchers worldwide throughcomprehensive surveys that capture their experiences,challenges and aspirations. Their insights reveal not only Researcher of the Future — a Confidence in Research report 3,234 active researchers andleaders across academia, R&D-led corporations and research Responses are weightedgeographically to improverepresentativeness. See Online survey by email invitation,August–September 2025. AI is transforming research AI is reshaping the research landscape, with growing adoption and optimism about itspotential, alongside concerns about preparedness and governance. AI adoption in research has surged: 58% haveused AI tools for work, up from 37% in 2024.Most often they use AI to find and summarizethe latest research (61%) and perform However, many feel underprepared: 45%feel undertrained in AI, and only 32% agreegovernance of AI at their institution is good. Researchers point to a number of factors toincrease their confidence in using AI includingtransparency: when AI automatically citesreferences (59%) and recency: when the AI’s Researchers are largely positive about AI’spotential to boost efficiency, with 58% sayingit already saves them time today and 69%expecting AI to save them time in the next two 61% believe AI will be the creative forcedriving new knowledge in the next two to Under pressure but upholding integrity Researchers face challenges that impact their ability to conduct and publish Only 45% agree they have sufficient timefor research, and just 33% expect funding intheir field to increase in the next two to three 85% agree that corrections and retractionsof research articles ensure integrity, and 76%agree that publishers play a critical role in Additionally, 78% rate the design of theresearch methodology as extremely or veryimportant for confidence in others’ work. The pressure to publish is ubiquitous: 68%say the pressure to publish their research is Researchers value trusted content: 74% saypeer-reviewed research is trustworthy. Ways of working are evolving Research practices are shifting with increased collaboration and changing attitudes 63% agree there is mo