The State Of AI In Research 2026
A Look At How Researchers & Organizations Are Adopting AI
Download NowKnowing that 58% of researchers use AI daily is useful context. Understanding why individual adoption has outpaced organizational strategy, and what to do about it, is the more actionable question this report addresses.
We heard from more than 400 professionals spanning academic institutions and corporate research organizations: including R1/R2 universities, four-year colleges, medical and health sciences institutions, research institutes, life sciences and pharmaceutical companies, healthcare and biotech firms, and consulting and technology organizations.
The findings paint a clear picture: AI use is deeply embedded at the individual level, while operational strategy, governance, and infrastructure are still catching up.
Your Peers, In Data
Where AI Is Showing Up In Research
The Forces Behind AI Adoption
Prevailing Attitudes Toward AI
Reflection 1: The Adoption Gap
Reflection 2: The AI Output Verification Imperative
Reflection 3: The Strategy Deficit
Looking Ahead
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