# Italy

> Italy has a long and distinguished scientific tradition, with particular strength in physics, astronomy, and the life sciences. Its National Research Council and the INFN nuclear physics network anchor a productive ecosystem, while ancient universities like Bologna sustain broad disciplinary depth.

*Source: [https://selltoscientists.com/countries/italy/](https://selltoscientists.com/countries/italy/)*

**Country code:** IT
**Annual research output:** 110,000 publications

## Top research fields

- Astrophysics
- Materials Science
- Organic Chemistry
- Immunology
- Condensed Matter Physics

## Top institutions

- Sapienza University of Rome
- University of Bologna
- Politecnico di Milano
- Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
- University of Padua

## Top funding agencies

- CNR
- INFN
- MUR
- INAF

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