> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Institution search

> Discover and track academic institutions, explore their research output, and identify collaboration opportunities

Freiya's institution search helps you discover academic institutions, explore their research contributions, and track organizations relevant to your field.

\++IMAGE: **Institution search page showing a search bar at top and grid of institution cards below, each with logo, name, location, publication count, and key metrics**++

## Overview

The institution search feature provides access to a comprehensive database of universities, research institutes, and academic organizations worldwide.

**Use cases:**

* Find institutions working in your research area
* Track affiliation changes of authors
* Identify collaboration opportunities
* Research institutional rankings and output
* Discover where key researchers work

## Searching for institutions

### Basic search

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Institutions">
    Click **Institutions** in the sidebar or search
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter search term">
    Type institution name in the search box
  </Step>

  <Step title="View results">
    Browse matching institutions
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select institution">
    Click any result to view full details
  </Step>
</Steps>

\++IMAGE: **Institution search results showing 5-6 institution cards with names, logos, locations, and key stats (publications, citations)**++

**Search features:**

* Auto-complete suggestions
* Fuzzy matching (handles typos)
* Multi-language support
* Instant results

<Tip>
  Try searching by location too: "universities in Boston" or "research institutes Germany"
</Tip>

### Advanced filters

Narrow results with filters:

**Filter options:**

* **Country/Region** - Geographic location
* **Institution type** - University, research institute, etc.
* **Research areas** - Fields of study
* **Size** - By student/researcher count
* **Publication volume** - Number of papers published

\++IMAGE: **Filter panel showing dropdown menus for Country, Type, Research Areas, and sliders for Size and Publication Volume**++

**Sort options:**

* Relevance (default when searching)
* Publication count (high to low)
* Citation count (high to low)
* h-index (high to low)
* Name (A-Z)
* Recently added

## Institution profiles

Click any institution to view its comprehensive profile.

### Profile sections

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Overview">
    **Header information:**

    * Institution name and logo
    * Location (city, country)
    * Institution type
    * Official website link
    * Social media links

    **Key metrics:**

    * Total publications
    * Total citations
    * h-index
    * i10-index
    * Active researchers
    * Research areas

    \++IMAGE: **Institution profile header showing logo, name "MIT", location, and key metrics displayed as cards (publications, citations, h-index, etc.)**++
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Publications">
    **Recent papers from this institution:**

    * List of publications
    * Filter by year, field, author
    * Sort by citations, year
    * Add to your library directly

    **Features:**

    * Export citations
    * View paper details
    * See co-author institutions
    * Track publication trends

    \++IMAGE: **Publications tab showing list of papers with titles, authors, years, and citation counts, with filters on the left**++
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Researchers">
    **Faculty and researchers:**

    * Name and department
    * Research interests
    * Publication count
    * h-index per researcher
    * Contact information (if available)

    **Actions:**

    * View researcher profile
    * See all publications
    * Follow researcher (coming soon)
    * Contact for collaboration

    \++IMAGE: **Researchers tab listing faculty members with profile pictures, names, departments, and key metrics**++
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Collaborations">
    **Partner institutions:**

    * Institutions with joint publications
    * Collaboration frequency
    * Joint paper count
    * Research networks

    **Visualizations:**

    * Collaboration map
    * Network diagram
    * Timeline of partnerships

    \++IMAGE: **Collaborations tab showing a network graph of connected institutions with MIT at the center**++
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Statistics">
    **Publication trends:**

    * Papers per year (line chart)
    * Citations over time
    * Top research areas (pie chart)
    * Growth rate

    **Additional stats:**

    * Funding information (if available)
    * Rankings and ratings
    * International collaborations %
    * Open access percentage

    \++IMAGE: **Statistics tab showing line charts for publications and citations over time, plus breakdown by research area**++
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Data sources

Institution data comes from multiple authoritative sources:

### Primary source: OpenAlex

* Comprehensive institution database
* Regular updates
* Open access data
* Global coverage
* Relationship mapping

### Additional sources

* **Semantic Scholar** - Publication metadata
* **CrossRef** - DOI and citation data
* **Manual curation** - Quality improvements
* **User contributions** - Updates and corrections (coming soon)

<Info>
  Data refreshes monthly to ensure accuracy and completeness.
</Info>

## Finding collaborators

Use institution search to discover collaboration opportunities:

### Search strategies

**By research area:**

1. Search for your field: "machine learning"
2. Filter by location or country
3. Review top institutions
4. Explore their researchers
5. Identify potential collaborators

**By methodology:**

1. Find papers using similar methods
2. Check author affiliations
3. View those institutions
4. See other researchers at same institution

**By geographic proximity:**

1. Search institutions in your region
2. Find complementary research areas
3. Reach out for local collaboration

### Collaboration metrics

**Evaluate potential partners:**

* Publication output (volume and quality)
* Citation impact
* Research area overlap
* Previous collaboration success
* Geographic considerations

\++IMAGE: **Institution comparison view showing two institutions side-by-side with metrics for easy comparison**++

## Tracking institutions

### Follow institutions (coming soon)

Keep tabs on institutions of interest:

**Features:**

* Save institutions to your list
* Get alerts for new publications
* Track ranking changes
* Monitor collaboration opportunities
* Receive research updates

**Use cases:**

* Track where you're applying
* Monitor competitors
* Follow alma mater
* Research collaboration targets

### Institution collections (future)

Organize institutions into custom collections:

* "Target Schools for PhD"
* "Collaboration Prospects"
* "Top ML Research Institutions"
* "European Partners"

## Integration with papers

### Author affiliations

When viewing papers in your library:

* Click author institution name
* Opens institution profile
* See other work from same institution
* Discover related researchers

\++IMAGE: **Paper detail showing author list with institution names as clickable links**++

### Institution-based discovery

Find papers by institution:

1. Open institution profile
2. Browse publications tab
3. Filter by year, field, or researcher
4. Add interesting papers to your library

### Citation networks

Understand institutional relationships:

* Who cites whom
* Collaboration patterns
* Research networks
* Knowledge flows

## Use cases

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="PhD applications" icon="graduation-cap">
    Research potential universities and advisors
  </Card>

  <Card title="Collaboration search" icon="handshake">
    Find institutions with complementary expertise
  </Card>

  <Card title="Job hunting" icon="briefcase">
    Explore institutions with openings in your field
  </Card>

  <Card title="Competitive analysis" icon="chart-line">
    Track what other institutions are publishing
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Example: Finding a PhD program

<Steps>
  <Step title="Search your field">
    Search "computer science" or your specific area
  </Step>

  <Step title="Filter by location">
    Choose preferred countries/regions
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sort by metrics">
    Sort by h-index or publication count
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review institutions">
    Explore top results in detail
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check researchers">
    Find potential advisors in your area
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review publications">
    See recent papers from the department
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save favorites">
    Track institutions you're interested in
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Best practices

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Be specific" icon="bullseye">
    Search for specific departments or research centers
  </Card>

  <Card title="Check recent work" icon="clock">
    Look at publications from the last 2-3 years
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore collaborations" icon="people-group">
    Network connections reveal research relationships
  </Card>

  <Card title="Verify information" icon="circle-check">
    Cross-check with official institutional websites
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Institution not found">
    Try:

    * Check spelling
    * Try alternative names (abbreviations, full names)
    * Search by location
    * Smaller institutions may not be indexed yet
    * Submit institution for addition (coming soon)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Data seems outdated">
    Our data refreshes monthly. If information is significantly outdated:

    * Report the issue through feedback
    * Check the institution's official website
    * Data may lag for very recent changes
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wrong institution logo/info">
    We aggregate data from multiple sources. Report inaccuracies:

    * Use "Report Issue" button on institution profile
    * Provide correct information and source
    * We'll review and update
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can't find a researcher">
    Researcher databases are limited:

    * Not all researchers are indexed
    * Try searching publications and checking authors
    * Look for their personal/department website
    * More comprehensive researcher data coming
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Coming soon

**Planned features:**

* Follow institutions for updates
* Compare multiple institutions side-by-side
* Institution recommendations based on your research
* Collaboration opportunity matching
* Funding information integration
* Researcher contact finder
* Application deadline tracking

## Related features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Paper management" icon="file-lines" href="/features/paper-management">
    Add papers from institution searches to your library
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI chat" icon="comments" href="/features/ai-chat">
    Ask AI about institutions and research trends
  </Card>

  <Card title="Collections" icon="folder" href="/features/collections">
    Organize papers by institution or collaboration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Research workflow" icon="diagram-project" href="/guides/research-workflow">
    Integrate institution research into your workflow
  </Card>
</CardGroup>