sponsored research
[/ˈspɒnsərd rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/]
nounpl: sponsored research projects
pesquisa patrocinada
1. Research projects funded by external organizations, institutions, or corporations rather than by the researcher's own institution or personal resources
The university's sponsored research program has attracted millions in funding from pharmaceutical companies.
O programa de pesquisa patrocinada da universidade atraiu milhões em financiamento de empresas farmacêuticas.
2. Academic or scientific investigation conducted under a grant or contract agreement with a sponsoring entity
Her sponsored research into renewable energy was funded by the government agency.
Sua pesquisa patrocinada sobre energia renovável foi financiada pela agência governamental.
In the United States and Brazil, sponsored research is a critical component of academic institutions' operations and revenue. Universities typically maintain offices dedicated to managing sponsored research, handling compliance, intellectual property, and financial oversight. In Brazil, FAPESP (São Paulo Research Foundation) and CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development) are major sponsors of research. The term reflects the formal relationship between researchers and funding entities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
sponsored research agreement
sponsored research office
sponsored research administration
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