A new global survey of more than 3,000 researchers from 113 countries suggests that pressures to publish are increasing even as time and resources for research shrink. The Elsevier 2025 Researcher of the Future report found that 68% of respondents feel greater pressure to publish today than they did two years ago, while only 45% say they have enough time for research. Overall, one-third expect funding in their field to grow, but this figure drops to 11% in the North American context. Nearly 30% of respondents said they are considering relocating for their careers, citing better workâlife balance, stronger funding, and political factors as key motivators. The survey also found that 58% of researchers are now using AI tools in their work, though fewer than one-third report having adequate training or institutional guidance.
