Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Type Program
Sponsor Organization National Academy of Sciences
Top Organization National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Creation Legislation None
Website Website
Purpose Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences disseminates cutting-edge scientific research across physical, biological, and social sciences to advance global knowledge and inform policy. It aims to publish high-impact, peer-reviewed studies, enhancing scientific discovery through a multidisciplinary platform.
Program Start 1915
Initial Funding Not publicly specified
Duration Ongoing
Historic No

The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) is a flagship publication launched in 1915 by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to share significant scientific findings, growing into one of the world’s most-cited journals with over 3,700 articles annually and a 2025 impact factor exceeding 11.2.

Managed by NAS’s editorial board—led by Editor-in-Chief May R. Berenbaum—it has published over 200,000 articles by 2025, covering breakthroughs like CRISPR and climate models, with an open-access option since 2019 enhancing global reach.[1]

While not a DOE program, PNAS supports energy-related research (e.g., solar fuels, web:2), complementing initiatives like Energy Earthshots through its broad scientific scope.

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Goals

  • Publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research to drive scientific progress.
  • Provide a multidisciplinary platform for impactful discoveries across sciences.
  • Enhance accessibility and influence of scientific findings worldwide.[2]

Organization

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is overseen by NAS, with an Editorial Board of over 200 members managing peer review and publication, independent of a single federal agency. The Editor-in-Chief directs operations, supported by NAS staff and a business model blending subscriptions, fees, and open-access funding.[3]

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History

PNAS began in 1915 as NAS’s first journal, expanding from 21 articles to a multidisciplinary powerhouse by its centennial, with open access introduced in 1997 for developing nations and fully optional by 2019.[4] Key milestones include its 100th volume in 2015 and a 2023 impact factor of 11.205 (web:8), with ongoing evolution evidenced by PNAS Nexus’s 2022 launch, sustaining its legacy into 2025.

Funding

Initial funding in 1915 was not specified, likely from NAS resources, with current operations sustained by subscriptions ($2,500/year institutional), author fees ($2,100-$5,500 per article), and philanthropy.[5] No fixed end date exists, as PNAS relies on a self-sustaining model without external program grants.

Implementation

PNAS publishes via pnas.org, issuing weekly articles (e.g., 3,767 in 2023) with rigorous peer review, offering open-access tracks since 2019.[6] It evolves through editorial updates (e.g., DEI focus in 2025, web:12) and digital enhancements, remaining a cornerstone of scientific dissemination.

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References

  1. ↑ "PNAS Home". National Academy of Sciences. https://www.pnas.org. 
  2. ↑ "About PNAS". National Academy of Sciences. https://www.pnas.org/page/about. 
  3. ↑ "Editorial Board". National Academy of Sciences. https://www.pnas.org/page/about/editorial-board. 
  4. ↑ "About PNAS". National Academy of Sciences. https://www.pnas.org/page/about. 
  5. ↑ "Fees and Licenses". National Academy of Sciences. https://www.pnas.org/authors/fees-and-licenses. 
  6. ↑ "PNAS Home". National Academy of Sciences. https://www.pnas.org. 
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