About the Academic Leader of the Future report
Academic Leader of the Future is part of Elsevierโs Confidence in Research series. Based on a global survey of 3,200+ researchers, including more than 570 research-active academic leaders from academia and government, the report examines how leaders are responding to the forces transforming research today. It explores how academic leaders are navigating AI adoption, research integrity, funding pressures, collaboration, talent mobility and the growing demand for societal impact. Whether you lead a department, faculty, or institution, the findings offer a timely benchmark for where the research community stands, and where it's headed.
