Being featured on the Top 2% Scientists list is a prestigious recognition, but not having your name on the list does not mean your research lacks impact or visibility. Many early-career researchers and developing scientists are still building their academic profiles, and there are other meaningful ways to showcase your contributions to the global research community.
Why You May Not See Your Name Yet
The Top 2% list is based on data from large-scale bibliometric analyses, which consider metrics such as citations, publications, and field-standardized scores. If you are still growing your publication record or working in a specialized area, it may take some time before you qualify for inclusion. This is a normal step in every researcher’s journey.
How to Showcase Your Research Impact
Even if you are not on the Top 2% list, you can still highlight your contributions effectively when applying for grants, funding proposals, or academic positions. Metrics and curated profiles that showcase your research story can demonstrate your influence in ways beyond citation counts alone.
Introducing the Researcher Connect Plan
To support early-career scientists and those not yet on the Top 2% list, TOPSCINET offer the Researcher Connect Plan through our platform. This plan allows you to:
- Update your profile picture and personalize your professional presence
- Connect with other scientists in your field to expand your academic network
- Generate a shareable link to your social research profile, perfect for CVs, proposals, and applications
- Customize sections of your profile, including your Education, About Me, and Key Publications
By building your professional profile on our platform, you can effectively communicate your contributions and strengthen your visibility, even before you qualify for the Top 2% ranking.
It is important to note that subscribing to the Researcher Connect Plan does not impact whether your name appears on the Top 2% Scientists list; it is neither a guarantee nor a requirement for inclusion. This plan simply allows you to connect with other researchers and update your profile. Also, TOPSCINET uses the Excel data from Stanford/Elsevier purely as a search tool for users, but we are not affiliated with Stanford or Elsevier and have no influence on adding or removing names from the list.
Visibility and impact
Visibility and impact in the scientific community go beyond one ranking. By actively shaping your research profile and engaging with a global network, you highlight your achievements, make your work more discoverable, and prepare yourself for inclusion in the future.
Being featured on the Top 2% Scientists list is a prestigious recognition, but not having your name on the list does not mean your research lacks impact or visibility.
If your name isn’t on the Top 2% list yet, think of it as motivation—not a limitation. Your contributions are valuable, and with tools like Researcher Connect, you can ensure they get the attention they deserve.
Explore the Researcher Connect Plan here: Researcher Connect Plan
Searchable Database for Top 2% Scientists
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If your name appears in the search results, claim your profile using your institutional email to update your social media links and enhance your online presence.
