I'm looking for a civilization which specializes in research - weak fighters, weak weapons, weak defenses, but more powerful & cheaper research capabilities.

Maybe a civ where each population unit gives a slight bit to research for free, regardless of any research bonuses?

Heck, there isn't even a research-centric super ability. Where's the ability to start out with 1-2 random techs free, increase the "creative" rate, etc?

C'mon man, where's the NERDS???