Countries
Kuwait
Kuwait has invested heavily in research infrastructure through the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, which provides competitive grants and supports international research partnerships. Kuwait University is the main research university with notable programs in petroleum engineering, chemistry, and biomedical sciences. The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research conducts applied research in food technology, environment, water, and energy, and is the largest government-funded research body in the country. Annual research output stands at approximately 7,500 publications, with collaborations concentrated with UK, US, and Egyptian institutions. Kuwait's Vision 2035 prioritises economic diversification, driving new investment in non-oil research.
Details
- Code
- KW
- Top Agencies
- Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR)Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS)Kuwait Science Club
- Top Fields
- Petroleum EngineeringMaterials ScienceChemistryEnvironmental ScienceBiomedical Sciences
- Top Institutions
- Kuwait UniversityAmerican University of KuwaitGulf University for Science and TechnologyArab Open University KuwaitAustralian College of Kuwait