Dimensions AI
AI-powered research intelligence platform
Dimensions AI is the most advanced scientific research database, hosting the largest collection of interconnected global research data. With over 98 million publications, 150 million patents, and 7 million global grants, it provides a comprehensive view of the research landscape across disciplines.
Key Capabilities
Dimensions offers deep indexing of publications with full-text coverage exceeding 70%, along with connections to grants, patents, clinical trials, datasets, and policy documents. Its Natural Language to Query feature lets users search using plain language instead of complex Boolean queries. The platform also integrates with OpenAI to provide a ChatGPT experience rooted in scientific evidence.
Who Should Use Dimensions AI
Dimensions AI serves academic researchers, research institutions, funding bodies, and policy makers who need comprehensive research intelligence. It is especially valuable for those who need to understand the connections between publications, funding, patents, and clinical trials across the global research ecosystem.
Getting Started
Access the free version at app.dimensions.ai for non-commercial use. Create an account to begin searching publications, grants, and patents. For institutional-level analytics and advanced features, contact Dimensions for a Dimensions Analytics subscription.
Pricing & Accessibility: A free version is available for non-commercial use with basic search and discovery features. Dimensions Analytics, which includes advanced analytics, organizational data, and funder information, requires an institutional subscription with pricing available on request.
Why Consider Dimensions AI: Dimensions stands apart by linking publications, grants, patents, clinical trials, and datasets in a single interconnected platform. Its Natural Language to Query feature and AI integration make complex research discovery accessible without specialized search expertise.
Pros
- Largest interconnected research database with 98M+ publications and 150M+ patents
- Links publications to grants, patents, clinical trials, and datasets
- Natural Language to Query eliminates need for complex Boolean searches
- Free version available for non-commercial use
- AI integration provides ChatGPT experience grounded in scientific evidence
Cons
- Advanced analytics features require institutional subscription
- Pricing for Dimensions Analytics is not publicly listed
- Full organizational and funder data locked behind paid tiers
Who is this for?
Comprehensive literature search across disciplines, research impact analysis, grant landscape exploration, patent research, tracking clinical trials, understanding funding patterns
Frequently Asked Questions about Dimensions AI
Is Dimensions AI free to use?
Yes, a free version is available at app.dimensions.ai for non-commercial use. It provides access to basic search, discovery, and some publication data. Advanced analytics and institutional data require a paid Dimensions Analytics subscription.
How does Natural Language to Query work?
Instead of building complex Boolean search queries, you can type your research question in plain English. Dimensions' AI interprets your intent and translates it into a structured query, making the search process more intuitive and efficient.
What types of research data does Dimensions cover?
Dimensions covers publications, conference abstracts, grants, patents, clinical trials, datasets, and policy documents, all interconnected to show relationships across the research ecosystem.
Pricing
freemium
Custom institutional pricing
Free tier: Basic search and discovery for non-commercial use; no advanced analytics or organizational data
Details
APIYes
Open SourceNo
CollaborationYes
LanguagesMultiple languages
Learning CurveMedium
Integrations
API accessOpenAI integration
