Dimensions

Dimensions is a research database linking publications, grants, patents, and clinical trials. It lets you search across all of these at once, so you can see not just who published a paper, but who funded it, what patents came from it, and which trials it led to. It is used by universities, funders, and publishers to understand the research landscape.

Key Features

• Search across publications, grants, patents, and trials
• Links funding to papers and patents
• Analytics on research trends and impact
• Author and institution profiles
• Free basic search for individuals
• API access for institutions

Pricing

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.

How it works

The platform is free for basic search, with paid plans for advanced analytics and institutional features. Paid pricing is not published on the site, so check the official site for current plans. The free tier is enough for individual researchers to search and explore.

Dimensions is a powerful tool for anyone who needs to understand research beyond papers — funding, patents, and trials included. For a simple literature search, Semantic Scholar or Google Scholar is simpler; for a full picture of the research landscape, Dimensions is the right tool.

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