foundational research
[faʊn'deɪʃənəl 'rɪsɜːrtʃ]
nounpl: foundational research (uncountable)
pesquisa fundamental
1. Scientific research conducted to expand knowledge and understanding of natural phenomena without immediate practical application or commercial purpose
The university allocated significant funding to foundational research in quantum physics.
A universidade alocou financiamento significativo para pesquisa fundamental em física quântica.
2. Research that establishes the basic principles, theories, or methodologies upon which applied research and practical applications are built
Foundational research in genetics laid the groundwork for modern biotechnology.
A pesquisa fundamental em genética estabeleceu as bases para a biotecnologia moderna.
3. Basic or preliminary research aimed at understanding core concepts before developing specific applications
Before designing new materials, engineers must conduct foundational research on atomic structures.
Antes de projetar novos materiais, engenheiros devem conduzir pesquisa fundamental sobre estruturas atômicas.
In both Brazilian and American scientific communities, foundational research is highly valued and often receives government funding through agencies like CNPq (Brazil) and NSF (USA). It represents a commitment to advancing human knowledge even without immediate commercial returns. In Brazil, there is significant emphasis on foundational research within universities and CNPQ-funded institutes, while in the USA, both universities and private research institutions conduct extensive foundational research.
Related Idioms & Phrases
groundbreaking foundational research
conduct foundational research
invest in foundational research
lay foundational research
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