# Venezuela

> Venezuela built one of Latin America's strongest research traditions through the 20th century, centered on the Central University of Venezuela — a UNESCO World Heritage campus in Caracas. Simón Bolívar University (USB) established an international reputation in engineering and technology research. The Venezuelan Institute of Scientific Research (IVIC) operates multidisciplinary research programs across biology, chemistry, and physics. Venezuela's research strengths historically reflect its natural resource endowment: petroleum chemistry and engineering, tropical biodiversity, and agricultural sciences. The University of Los Andes excels in physics, mathematics, and ecology. International collaboration networks with Spain, the United States, and Latin American partners support ongoing research output.

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

**Country code:** VE
**Annual research output:** 4,200 publications

## Top research fields

- Petroleum Engineering
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Agricultural Science

## Top institutions

- Central University of Venezuela (UCV)
- Simón Bolívar University (USB)
- University of Los Andes
- University of Carabobo
- Venezuelan Institute of Scientific Research (IVIC)

## Top funding agencies

- National Fund for Science, Technology and Innovation (FONACIT)
- Venezuelan Institute of Scientific Research (IVIC)
- Ministry of Science and Technology

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