multi-year research
[/ˈmʌlti jɪr ˈriːsɜːtʃ/]
noun phrasepl: multi-year research projects / multi-year researches
pesquisa de múltiplos anos
1. A research project or study that spans across several years, typically involving long-term investigation, data collection, and analysis
The university launched a multi-year research initiative to understand climate change patterns.
A universidade lançou uma iniciativa de pesquisa de múltiplos anos para entender os padrões de mudanças climáticas.
2. Scientific or academic work that requires extended time periods to produce meaningful results and conclusions
Their multi-year research on cancer treatment has finally yielded promising results.
Sua pesquisa de vários anos sobre tratamento do câncer finalmente produziu resultados promissores.
Multi-year research is highly valued in both Brazilian and North American academic institutions. In Brazil, such research often requires approval from CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico) or FAPESP (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo). In the USA, funding agencies like NSF and NIH regularly support multi-year research projects. The term reflects the institutional emphasis on sustained scientific inquiry and long-term intellectual investment.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a labor of love - used when describing multi-year research driven by passion
the long game - referring to multi-year research strategies
investment in knowledge - describing multi-year research funding
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