Frequently Asked Questions

What analysis and content is included in a report?

You can choose one of two reports. 

  1. Global landscape report
  2. Full report including the global landscape section, organisation profiling and peer benchmarks and collaboration profiling

Reports consist of analytical sections below - items below are a sample of the content for each report. This list is not exhaustive and other analysis is included.  

Landscape of the impact of research 

  • The top 5 cities in the world
  • The top 10 research institutes
  • The top 10 funding organisations 
  • The top 20 research institutes receiving funding by grant amount
  • The top 3 SDG

Organisation profiling and peer benchmarks  

  • Your organisation’s profile
  • Comparisons of your research performance against five of  your selected peers
  • The top journals where researchers are publishing and the impact of their work
  • Breakdown of research by research fields – allowing you to identify gaps
  • Your top researchers

Understanding the collaboration landscape globally and for your institution 

  • Collaboration profiling (domestic, international and non-collaboration) and the associated impact 
  • The top 10 domestic and international collaborators

The report also includes an introduction, top takeaways, conclusions and recommendations and a methods section.

Why do I need to create an account to purchase a report?

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  • we can deliver the report to you 

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How do I choose my peer benchmarks?

Upon receiving your order, one of our team will be in touch with you to determine who are the five peers you would like to benchmark against in the report. 

If you are unsure as to who those peers should be, we will take a consultative approach and provide some suggested benchmarks based on your feedback. 

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Is tax added to my order? 

Tax is already included in the pricing.

What do I do if I dont know my tax exemption number/certificate?

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Can I share the report?

You can share the report internally with colleagues within your institution/company. The report cannot be shared outside of your institution/company.

When will the report be delivered?

The global landscape report will be delivered within one week from the date of payment.

The full report will be delivered approximately one month from the date of payment. 

How will I receive my report?

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In what format will the report be sent?

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Can I pay for Nature Strategy Reports in my currency?

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Can I talk to the analyst who wrote the report?

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