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Top 25 Think tanks and research institutes worldwide
RevenueBase identified 1,968 company matches for think tanks and research institutes worldwide as of November 2026 and tracks 45,410 professional contacts across them, including 9,448 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and New Delhi the largest hub.
This list covers company matches for think tanks and research institutes worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 6, 2026. Country and city lists for think tanks and research institutes follow the table.
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The 25 largest think tanks and research institutes worldwide
Ranked by team size| # | Company | Contacts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,625 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “RAND is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that provides leaders with the information they need to make evidence-based decisions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 2 | 988 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to advancing practical ideas to address the world’s…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 3 | 829 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The mission of Chatham House is to be a world-leading source of independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas on how to build a prosperous and secure world for all.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 4 | 518 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Established in 1944 to promote Brazil’s social and economic development, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) has consolidated itself as a one of the top 10 think tanks* in the world as…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 5 | 322 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace generates strategic ideas and independent analysis, supports diplomacy, and trains the next generation of scholar-practitioners to…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 6 | 311 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is a unique institution, founded in 1831 by the Duke of Wellington, RUSI embodies nearly two centuries of forward thinking, free…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 7 | 294 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Set up in 1990, ORF seeks to lead and aid policy thinking towards building a strong and prosperous India in a fair and equitable world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 8 | 255 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Based in Honolulu, the Pacific Forum is a nonprofit, private, foreign policy research institute focused on the Indo-Pacific.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 9 | 248 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Thailand’s most respected economic think-tank with 30 years of policy research experiences.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 10 | 244 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER /) was established on September 1, 1976 by Dr.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 11 | 241 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Founded in 1934, ISPI is one of the oldest and most prestigious international relations institutes in Italy, with its headquarters in Palazzo Clerici, Milan.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 12 | 240 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Stimson Center promotes international security and shared prosperity through applied research and independent analysis, global engagement, and policy innovation.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 13 | 232 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Welcome to our House.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 14 | 230 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “CSTEP is one of India’s leading think tanks, with a mission to enrich policymaking with innovative approaches using science and technology for a sustainable, secure and inclusive…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 15 | 230 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Founded in Brussels in 1983, the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 16 | 227 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Shaping the Economic Debate”: The ifo Institute wants to help shape the economic policy debate in Germany and Europe.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 17 | 224 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Research on corporate strategies and government policies.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 18 | 220 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) is one of the leading economic research instituts in Germany.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 19 | 218 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “RAND Europe is a not-for-profit research institute whose mission is to help improve policy and decision making through research and analysis.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 20 | 210 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an independent think-tank doing legal research to make better laws and improve governance for the public good.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 21 | 208 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “NCAER is India's oldest and largest national, non-profit, economic research institute.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 22 | 196 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Ifri, the French Institute of International Relations, founded in 1979 on the model of Anglo-Saxon think thanks, is the principal institution for independent research and debate…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 23 | 174 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Kiel Institute aims to be Europe’s preeminent research institute for global economic affairs, combining cutting-edge research on par with leading economics departments with…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 24 | 173 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “LISER (Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research) is a public research institute under the authority of Luxembourg’s Ministry of Higher Education and Research.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 25 | 168 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Capita is an independent think tank and community.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
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Think tanks and research institutes by location
17 lists · largest firstEvery Think tanks and research institutes list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.
Countries
- Think tanks and research institutes based in the United States203
- Think tanks and research institutes based in India173
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Germany86
- Think tanks and research institutes based in the United Kingdom81
- Think tanks and research institutes based in France68
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Italy53
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Australia36
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Canada36
- Think tanks and research institutes based in the Netherlands35
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Belgium30
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Brazil30
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Poland25
Cities
- Think tanks and research institutes based in New Delhi, India67
- Think tanks and research institutes based in London, United Kingdom54
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Washington, United States44
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Paris, France41
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Berlin, Germany30
Frequently asked
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RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “think tanks and research institutes”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.
How many think tanks and research institutes are there worldwide?
RevenueBase identified 1,968 company matches for think tanks and research institutes worldwide as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.
What is the largest company on this list?
RAND tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.
Which country has the most think tanks and research institutes?
The United States leads with 203 companies, followed by India (173) and Germany (86). Every think tanks and research institutes list by country and city is linked on this page.
Which city has the most think tanks and research institutes?
New Delhi leads with 67 company records, followed by London (56) and Washington (44).
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A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 9,448 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 1,968 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.
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Top 25 think tanks and research institutes worldwide
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| # | Company | Headquarters on record | Reported employees | RevenueBase SmartSearch | Tracked contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  RANDrand.orgHQ: Santa Monica, VA, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Santa Monica, VA, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 2,625 contacts → |
“RAND is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that provides leaders with the information they need to make evidence-based decisions.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 2 | HQ: Washington, DC, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Washington, DC, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 988 contacts → |
“The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to advancing practical ideas to address the world’s…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 3 |  Chatham Housechathamhouse.orgHQ: London, United KingdomReported employees: Not recorded | London, United Kingdom | Not recorded | Exact match | 829 contacts → |
“The mission of Chatham House is to be a world-leading source of independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas on how to build a prosperous and secure world for all.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 4 |  FGV Brazilfgv.brHQ: Rio De Janeiro, BrazilReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 518 contacts → |
“Established in 1944 to promote Brazil’s social and economic development, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) has consolidated itself as a one of the top 10 think tanks* in the world as…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 5 |  Carnegie Endowment For International Peacecarnegieendowment.orgHQ: Washington, DC, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | Washington, DC, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 322 contacts → |
“The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace generates strategic ideas and independent analysis, supports diplomacy, and trains the next generation of scholar-practitioners to…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 6 |  Royal United Services Instituterusi.orgHQ: London, United KingdomReported employees: 51-200 | London, United Kingdom | 51-200 | Exact match | 311 contacts → |
“The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is a unique institution, founded in 1831 by the Duke of Wellington, RUSI embodies nearly two centuries of forward thinking, free…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 7 |  Observer Research Foundationorfonline.orgHQ: New Delhi, IndiaReported employees: 51-200 | New Delhi, India | 51-200 | Exact match | 294 contacts → |
“Set up in 1990, ORF seeks to lead and aid policy thinking towards building a strong and prosperous India in a fair and equitable world.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 8 |  Pacific Forumpacforum.orgHQ: Honolulu, HI, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Honolulu, HI, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 255 contacts → |
“Based in Honolulu, the Pacific Forum is a nonprofit, private, foreign policy research institute focused on the Indo-Pacific.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 9 | HQ: Bangkok, ThailandReported employees: 201-500 | Bangkok, Thailand | 201-500 | Exact match | 248 contacts → |
“Thailand’s most respected economic think-tank with 30 years of policy research experiences.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 10 |  Taiwan Institute Of Economic Researchenglish.tier.org.twHQ: Taipei City, TaiwanReported employees: 501-1,000 | Taipei City, Taiwan | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 244 contacts → |
“Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER /) was established on September 1, 1976 by Dr.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 11 |  ISPIispionline.itHQ: Milan, ItalyReported employees: Not recorded | Milan, Italy | Not recorded | Exact match | 241 contacts → |
“Founded in 1934, ISPI is one of the oldest and most prestigious international relations institutes in Italy, with its headquarters in Palazzo Clerici, Milan.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 12 |  The Stimson Centerstimson.orgHQ: Washington, DC, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | Washington, DC, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 240 contacts → |
“The Stimson Center promotes international security and shared prosperity through applied research and independent analysis, global engagement, and policy innovation.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 13 |  Clingendael Instituteclingendael.orgHQ: Wassenaar, NetherlandsReported employees: 51-200 | Wassenaar, Netherlands | 51-200 | Exact match | 232 contacts → |
“Welcome to our House.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 14 | HQ: Bangalore, IndiaReported employees: 51-200 | Bangalore, India | 51-200 | Exact match | 230 contacts → |
“CSTEP is one of India’s leading think tanks, with a mission to enrich policymaking with innovative approaches using science and technology for a sustainable, secure and inclusive…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 15 | HQ: Brussels, BelgiumReported employees: 51-200 | Brussels, Belgium | 51-200 | Exact match | 230 contacts → |
“Founded in Brussels in 1983, the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 16 | HQ: Munich, GermanyReported employees: 51-200 | Munich, Germany | 51-200 | Exact match | 227 contacts → |
“Shaping the Economic Debate”: The ifo Institute wants to help shape the economic policy debate in Germany and Europe.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 17 | HQ: 港区, JapanReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | 港区, Japan | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 224 contacts → |
“Research on corporate strategies and government policies.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 18 |  DIW Berlindiw.deHQ: Berlin, GermanyReported employees: 201-500 | Berlin, Germany | 201-500 | Exact match | 220 contacts → |
“The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) is one of the leading economic research instituts in Germany.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 19 |  Rand Europerandeurope.orgHQ: Cambridge, United KingdomReported employees: 201-500 | Cambridge, United Kingdom | 201-500 | Exact match | 218 contacts → |
“RAND Europe is a not-for-profit research institute whose mission is to help improve policy and decision making through research and analysis.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 20 |  Vidhi Centre For Legal Policyvidhilegalpolicy.inHQ: New Delhi, IndiaReported employees: 51-200 | New Delhi, India | 51-200 | Exact match | 210 contacts → |
“The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an independent think-tank doing legal research to make better laws and improve governance for the public good.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 21 |  NCAERncaer.orgHQ: Delhi, IndiaReported employees: 201-500 | Delhi, India | 201-500 | Exact match | 208 contacts → |
“NCAER is India's oldest and largest national, non-profit, economic research institute.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 22 |  IFRIifri.orgHQ: Paris, FranceReported employees: 51-200 | Paris, France | 51-200 | Exact match | 196 contacts → |
“Ifri, the French Institute of International Relations, founded in 1979 on the model of Anglo-Saxon think thanks, is the principal institution for independent research and debate…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 23 |  Kiel Institute For The World Economykielinstitut.deHQ: Kiel, GermanyReported employees: 51-200 | Kiel, Germany | 51-200 | Exact match | 174 contacts → |
“The Kiel Institute aims to be Europe’s preeminent research institute for global economic affairs, combining cutting-edge research on par with leading economics departments with…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 24 | HQ: Esch-sur-alzette / Belval, LuxembourgReported employees: 51-200 | Esch-sur-alzette / Belval, Luxembourg | 51-200 | Exact match | 173 contacts → |
“LISER (Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research) is a public research institute under the authority of Luxembourg’s Ministry of Higher Education and Research.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 25 |  Capitacapita.orgHQ: Greenville, SC, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Greenville, SC, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 168 contacts → |
“Capita is an independent think tank and community.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
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Think tanks and research institutes: dataset insights
November 6, 2026These summaries describe recorded coverage in this saved dataset. This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Reported company sizes
1,955 records in the displayed employee bands.
13 matching records are outside the displayed bands or do not have a displayed size. Bars show shares of the displayed bands.
Email recency for this list is measured across the whole country list rather than for Worldwide, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for Worldwide, over 1,968 companies.
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Describe a niche in your own words: companies installing commercial solar, or manufacturers of sustainable packaging. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds companies whose compiled business descriptions match by meaning. This list is one saved example to adapt.
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- Closest fits to the business described.
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- Similar businesses with a wider range of fits.
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- Related businesses in and around the category.
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- A broader set of businesses connected to the description.
RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact match identifies inclusion in this search's closest semantic matching setting. It is not a per-company confidence score, a literal keyword match, or a quality endorsement.
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Think tanks and research institutes by location
17 lists · largest firstEvery Think tanks and research institutes list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.
Countries
- Think tanks and research institutes based in the United States203
- Think tanks and research institutes based in India173
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Germany86
- Think tanks and research institutes based in the United Kingdom81
- Think tanks and research institutes based in France68
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Italy53
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Australia36
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Canada36
- Think tanks and research institutes based in the Netherlands35
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Belgium30
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Brazil30
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Poland25
Cities
- Think tanks and research institutes based in New Delhi, India67
- Think tanks and research institutes based in London, United Kingdom54
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Washington, United States44
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Paris, France41
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Berlin, Germany30
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What does Exact match mean for think tanks and research institutes?
The separate RevenueBase SmartSearch column identifies inclusion at the closest semantic matching preset. It is not a literal keyword match, a per-company confidence score or a quality endorsement. Changing the search form opens a new search in RevenueBase; it does not reclassify these saved rows.
How many think tanks and research institutes did RevenueBase find worldwide?
The saved snapshot records 1,968 matching company records, 45,410 tracked contacts and 9,448 verified emails. The public preview displays 25 selected records.
Where do the company descriptions come from?
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
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The selected public records are ordered by contacts tracked in RevenueBase, highest first. Contact coverage is a prospecting measure, not an assessment of the company's services or quality.
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RevenueBase records 1,968 matching company records for think tanks and research institutes worldwide, with 45,410 tracked contacts and 9,448 verified work emails.
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| # | Company | Headquarters on record | Reported employees | RevenueBase SmartSearch | Tracked contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RANDrand.org HQ: Santa Monica, VA, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Santa Monica, VA, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 2,625 contacts → |
“RAND is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that provides leaders with the information they need to make evidence-based decisions.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 2 | HQ: Washington, DC, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Washington, DC, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 988 contacts → |
“The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to advancing practical ideas to address the world’s…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 3 | Chatham Housechathamhouse.org HQ: London, United KingdomReported employees: Not recorded | London, United Kingdom | Not recorded | Exact match | 829 contacts → |
“The mission of Chatham House is to be a world-leading source of independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas on how to build a prosperous and secure world for all.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 4 | FGV Brazilfgv.br HQ: Rio De Janeiro, BrazilReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 518 contacts → |
“Established in 1944 to promote Brazil’s social and economic development, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) has consolidated itself as a one of the top 10 think tanks* in the world as…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 5 | Carnegie Endowment For International Peacecarnegieendowment.org HQ: Washington, DC, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | Washington, DC, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 322 contacts → |
“The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace generates strategic ideas and independent analysis, supports diplomacy, and trains the next generation of scholar-practitioners to…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 6 | Royal United Services Instituterusi.org HQ: London, United KingdomReported employees: 51-200 | London, United Kingdom | 51-200 | Exact match | 311 contacts → |
“The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is a unique institution, founded in 1831 by the Duke of Wellington, RUSI embodies nearly two centuries of forward thinking, free…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 7 | Observer Research Foundationorfonline.org HQ: New Delhi, IndiaReported employees: 51-200 | New Delhi, India | 51-200 | Exact match | 294 contacts → |
“Set up in 1990, ORF seeks to lead and aid policy thinking towards building a strong and prosperous India in a fair and equitable world.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 8 | Pacific Forumpacforum.org HQ: Honolulu, HI, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Honolulu, HI, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 255 contacts → |
“Based in Honolulu, the Pacific Forum is a nonprofit, private, foreign policy research institute focused on the Indo-Pacific.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 9 | HQ: Bangkok, ThailandReported employees: 201-500 | Bangkok, Thailand | 201-500 | Exact match | 248 contacts → |
“Thailand’s most respected economic think-tank with 30 years of policy research experiences.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 10 | Taiwan Institute Of Economic Researchenglish.tier.org.tw HQ: Taipei City, TaiwanReported employees: 501-1,000 | Taipei City, Taiwan | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 244 contacts → |
“Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER /) was established on September 1, 1976 by Dr.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 11 | ISPIispionline.it HQ: Milan, ItalyReported employees: Not recorded | Milan, Italy | Not recorded | Exact match | 241 contacts → |
“Founded in 1934, ISPI is one of the oldest and most prestigious international relations institutes in Italy, with its headquarters in Palazzo Clerici, Milan.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 12 | The Stimson Centerstimson.org HQ: Washington, DC, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | Washington, DC, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 240 contacts → |
“The Stimson Center promotes international security and shared prosperity through applied research and independent analysis, global engagement, and policy innovation.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 13 | Clingendael Instituteclingendael.org HQ: Wassenaar, NetherlandsReported employees: 51-200 | Wassenaar, Netherlands | 51-200 | Exact match | 232 contacts → |
“Welcome to our House.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 14 | HQ: Bangalore, IndiaReported employees: 51-200 | Bangalore, India | 51-200 | Exact match | 230 contacts → |
“CSTEP is one of India’s leading think tanks, with a mission to enrich policymaking with innovative approaches using science and technology for a sustainable, secure and inclusive…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 15 | HQ: Brussels, BelgiumReported employees: 51-200 | Brussels, Belgium | 51-200 | Exact match | 230 contacts → |
“Founded in Brussels in 1983, the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 16 | HQ: Munich, GermanyReported employees: 51-200 | Munich, Germany | 51-200 | Exact match | 227 contacts → |
“Shaping the Economic Debate”: The ifo Institute wants to help shape the economic policy debate in Germany and Europe.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 17 | HQ: 港区, JapanReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | 港区, Japan | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 224 contacts → |
“Research on corporate strategies and government policies.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 18 | DIW Berlindiw.de HQ: Berlin, GermanyReported employees: 201-500 | Berlin, Germany | 201-500 | Exact match | 220 contacts → |
“The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) is one of the leading economic research instituts in Germany.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 19 | Rand Europerandeurope.org HQ: Cambridge, United KingdomReported employees: 201-500 | Cambridge, United Kingdom | 201-500 | Exact match | 218 contacts → |
“RAND Europe is a not-for-profit research institute whose mission is to help improve policy and decision making through research and analysis.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 20 | Vidhi Centre For Legal Policyvidhilegalpolicy.in HQ: New Delhi, IndiaReported employees: 51-200 | New Delhi, India | 51-200 | Exact match | 210 contacts → |
“The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an independent think-tank doing legal research to make better laws and improve governance for the public good.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 21 | NCAERncaer.org HQ: Delhi, IndiaReported employees: 201-500 | Delhi, India | 201-500 | Exact match | 208 contacts → |
“NCAER is India's oldest and largest national, non-profit, economic research institute.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 22 | IFRIifri.org HQ: Paris, FranceReported employees: 51-200 | Paris, France | 51-200 | Exact match | 196 contacts → |
“Ifri, the French Institute of International Relations, founded in 1979 on the model of Anglo-Saxon think thanks, is the principal institution for independent research and debate…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 23 | Kiel Institute For The World Economykielinstitut.de HQ: Kiel, GermanyReported employees: 51-200 | Kiel, Germany | 51-200 | Exact match | 174 contacts → |
“The Kiel Institute aims to be Europe’s preeminent research institute for global economic affairs, combining cutting-edge research on par with leading economics departments with…” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 24 | HQ: Esch-sur-alzette / Belval, LuxembourgReported employees: 51-200 | Esch-sur-alzette / Belval, Luxembourg | 51-200 | Exact match | 173 contacts → |
“LISER (Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research) is a public research institute under the authority of Luxembourg’s Ministry of Higher Education and Research.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 25 | Capitacapita.org HQ: Greenville, SC, United StatesReported employees: Not recorded | Greenville, SC, United States | Not recorded | Exact match | 168 contacts → |
“Capita is an independent think tank and community.” Recorded description excerpt · November 6, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
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Think tanks and research institutes: dataset insights
November 6, 2026These summaries describe recorded coverage in this saved dataset. This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Reported company sizes
1,955 records in the displayed employee bands.
13 matching records are outside the displayed bands or do not have a displayed size. Bars show shares of the displayed bands.
Email recency for this list is measured across the whole country list rather than for Worldwide, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for Worldwide, over 1,968 companies.
How this company list was built
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- Closest fits to the business described.
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- Similar businesses with a wider range of fits.
- Related
- Related businesses in and around the category.
- Broad
- A broader set of businesses connected to the description.
RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact match identifies inclusion in this search's closest semantic matching setting. It is not a per-company confidence score, a literal keyword match, or a quality endorsement.
Selection, ordering and scope
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
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Recorded company descriptions support research; check company websites for current services. The selected preview is ordered by tracked contacts and is not a list of the best service providers.
Snapshot: November 6, 2026.
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Think tanks and research institutes by location
17 lists · largest firstEvery Think tanks and research institutes list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.
Countries
- Think tanks and research institutes based in the United States203
- Think tanks and research institutes based in India173
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Germany86
- Think tanks and research institutes based in the United Kingdom81
- Think tanks and research institutes based in France68
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Italy53
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Australia36
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Canada36
- Think tanks and research institutes based in the Netherlands35
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Belgium30
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Brazil30
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Poland25
Cities
- Think tanks and research institutes based in New Delhi, India67
- Think tanks and research institutes based in London, United Kingdom54
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Washington, United States44
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Paris, France41
- Think tanks and research institutes based in Berlin, Germany30
Questions about this company list
What does Exact match mean for think tanks and research institutes?
The separate RevenueBase SmartSearch column identifies inclusion at the closest semantic matching preset. It is not a literal keyword match, a per-company confidence score or a quality endorsement. Changing the search form opens a new search in RevenueBase; it does not reclassify these saved rows.
How many think tanks and research institutes did RevenueBase find worldwide?
The saved snapshot records 1,968 matching company records, 45,410 tracked contacts and 9,448 verified emails. The public preview displays 25 selected records.
Where do the company descriptions come from?
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
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The selected public records are ordered by contacts tracked in RevenueBase, highest first. Contact coverage is a prospecting measure, not an assessment of the company's services or quality.
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RevenueBase Data Team. Top 25 think tanks and research institutes worldwide. Snapshot: November 6, 2026. https://revenuebase.ai/companies/browse/think-tanks-and-research-institutes.
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