Last Updated on July 1, 2026 by Dr. Bhagat
JOURNAL METRICS·Updated June 2026
(Q1, IMMUNOLOGY, SCIE). H-Index 403. Published by Springer Nature. Full JCR data, desk rejection analysis, and submission guide.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Nature Immunology Impact Factor 2025: 26.5
- ✓JCR Quartile: Q1 in IMMUNOLOGY
- ✓Publisher: Springer Nature
- ✓H-Index: 403
- ✓ISSN: 1529-2908 (Print) / 1529-2916 (Online)
- ✓Country: United Kingdom
- ✓Established: 2000
OVERVIEWNature Immunology Impact Factor 2025
Nature Immunology is a monthly peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature. Founded in 2000, the journal has become one of the most respected publications in its field. The Nature Immunology Impact Factor 2025 stands at 26.5, placing it in Q1 within the IMMUNOLOGY category of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) published by Clarivate Analytics.
Nature Immunology publishes high-impact research across all areas of immunology, from fundamental immune mechanisms to clinical applications in disease. The journal emphasizes work that advances understanding of immune system function at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels.
JOURNAL CITATION REPORTSNature Immunology Impact Factor History
The Impact Factor (IF) is a measure reflecting the average number of citations received per peer-reviewed paper published in the journal during the two preceding years. Nature Immunology’s IF trajectory reflects its sustained influence in the IMMUNOLOGY field.
| Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 21.809 |
| 2018 | 23.530 |
| 2019 | 20.479 |
| 2020 | 25.606 |
| 2021 | 31.25 |
| 2022 | 30.5 |
| 2023 | 27.7 |
| 2024 | 26.5 |
SCIENTOMETRICSNature Immunology Journal Metrics
Beyond the Impact Factor, several scientometric indicators provide a comprehensive view of Nature Immunology’s scholarly standing:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Impact Factor (2024) | 26.5 |
| JCR Quartile | Q1 |
| Category | IMMUNOLOGY |
| H-Index | 403 |
| ISSN (Print) | 1529-2908 |
| ISSN (Online) | 1529-2916 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2000 |
| Open Access Model | Hybrid |
| Publication Frequency | Monthly |
SCOPEResearch Areas Covered by Nature Immunology
Nature Immunology publishes original research and reviews spanning the following core areas:
- Immune cell biology
- innate and adaptive immunity
- immunological memory
- vaccine development
- autoimmunity
- cancer immunotherapy
- immunogenomics
- mucosal immunology
- and translational immunology
EDITORIALEditorial Standards and Peer Review
Nature Immunology maintains editorial standards aligned with the Nature portfolio’s reputation for quality. All submissions undergo initial editorial assessment followed by rigorous peer review by experts in the field. The editorial team evaluates manuscripts on criteria including novelty, technical soundness, and broad significance to the IMMUNOLOGY community.
The journal’s editorial process prioritizes papers that advance conceptual understanding or demonstrate transformative technological applications. The acceptance rate reflects the competitive nature of publication in Nature Immunology, with only submissions demonstrating exceptional significance advancing to publication.
PUBLISHINGPublication Model and Policies
Nature Immunology operates under a Hybrid open access publishing model. Authors have the option to make their articles immediately and freely accessible upon publication through the Springer Nature Open Choice program. Subscription access remains available for institutional readers. Articles are published under Creative Commons licenses when authors choose open access.
Article processing charges (APCs) apply for open access publication. Authors should consult the journal website for current APC rates. The journal does not charge submission fees.
INDEXINGAbstracting and Indexing
Nature Immunology is indexed in the following major bibliographic databases:
- Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) — Clarivate Analytics
- Journal Citation Reports (JCR) — Clarivate Analytics
- PubMed / MEDLINE — NLM
- Scopus — Elsevier
- Google Scholar
- Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)
FOR AUTHORSSubmission Guidelines
Authors preparing manuscripts for submission to Nature Immunology should consult the Instructions for Authors available on the journal’s official website. Key requirements include:
- Manuscripts must represent original research not previously published or under consideration elsewhere
- All experimental methods must be described with sufficient detail to permit reproducibility
- Data underlying the main findings must be made available, either within the article or through public repositories
- Authorship must reflect substantive intellectual contributions to the work
- Competing interests must be disclosed by all authors
- Ethics approval documentation is required for research involving human subjects or animals
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
What is the Nature Immunology Impact Factor 2025?
The Nature Immunology Impact Factor 2025 is 26.5, as reported in the latest Journal Citation Reports (JCR) by Clarivate Analytics.
Is Nature Immunology a Q1 journal?
Yes, Nature Immunology is ranked in Q1 (top 25%) in the IMMUNOLOGY category of the Journal Citation Reports.
Who publishes Nature Immunology?
Nature Immunology is published by Springer Nature, a leading global research publisher headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is the H-index of Nature Immunology?
The H-index of Nature Immunology is 403, indicating 403 articles in this journal have received at least 403 citations each.
Is Nature Immunology open access?
Nature Immunology operates under a Hybrid open access model, allowing authors to choose between open access and subscription publication.
What is the ISSN of Nature Immunology?
The print ISSN is 1529-2908 and the electronic ISSN is 1529-2916.
When was Nature Immunology established?
Nature Immunology was established in 2000.
