research institution

[rɪˈsɜːtʃ ɪnˈstɪtjuːʃən]
nounpl: research institutions
instituição de pesquisa
1. An organization dedicated to conducting scientific research and advancing knowledge in various fields through systematic investigation and experimentation
The research institution received a substantial grant to study climate change.
A instituição de pesquisa recebeu uma bolsa substancial para estudar mudanças climáticas.
2. A facility or organization, often affiliated with universities or government, that employs researchers and provides resources for scientific inquiry
She works at a prestigious research institution in Boston.
Ela trabalha em uma instituição de pesquisa de prestígio em Boston.
In Brazil, major research institutions include FAPESP (São Paulo), CNPq (federal), and CAPES (graduate education). These organizations are crucial to Brazilian scientific development. In the USA, research institutions range from university-based labs to independent think tanks like RAND Corporation and Brookings Institution. The term reflects the formalized structure of scientific inquiry in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
research centerresearch laboratoryresearch facilitythink tankresearch establishment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instituição de pesquisa
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
centro de pesquisa
Commonly used alternative, especially in academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
instituição de pesquisa
Standard usage, particularly in federal research centers
Portugal
instituição de investigação
Portuguese uses 'investigação' instead of 'pesquisa'

Related Words

researcherscientific researchacademialaboratorydissertationpeer review

Related Idioms & Phrases

cutting-edge research institution
world-renowned research institution
independent research institution
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