research subsidy

[ˈrɛsɚtʃ ˈsʌbsɪdi]
nounpl: research subsidies
subsídio de pesquisa
1. Financial assistance or grant provided by a government, institution, or organization to support scientific research and development activities
The university received a research subsidy from the federal government to fund the cancer study.
A universidade recebeu um subsídio de pesquisa do governo federal para financiar o estudo sobre câncer.
2. Funds allocated to reduce the cost of conducting research for academic or commercial institutions
The startup benefited from a research subsidy that lowered their development expenses significantly.
A startup se beneficiou de um subsídio de pesquisa que reduziu significativamente suas despesas de desenvolvimento.
Research subsidies are crucial in both Brazilian and American academic ecosystems. In Brazil, major funding agencies include CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico) and CAPES. In the USA, the NSF (National Science Foundation) and NIH (National Institutes of Health) are primary sources. The term reflects the investment both nations make in scientific advancement and innovation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
research grantresearch fundingresearch aidresearch supportscientific subsidy
Antonyms / Antônimos
research taxresearch fee

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
subsídio de pesquisa
Standard term used in academic and governmental contexts
São Paulo
subsídio de pesquisa / bolsa de pesquisa
Both terms are commonly used in São Paulo's academic and business sectors
Rio de Janeiro
subsídio de pesquisa
Standard usage in UFRJ and other research institutions
Portugal
subsídio de investigação / apoio à investigação
Portuguese variant; 'apoio à investigação' is also commonly used

Related Words

grantfundingscholarshipfellowshipresearch projectresearch institutionscientific researchacademic funding

Related Idioms & Phrases

secure a research subsidy
apply for research subsidies
research subsidy program
subsidized research
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