Research institute
Research Institute
A Research Institute (pronunciation: /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/) is a facility or establishment endowed for doing research. Research Institutes may specialize in basic research or may be oriented to applied research. Although the term often implies natural science research, there are also many research institutes in the social science as well, especially for sociological and historical research purposes.
Etymology
The term "Research Institute" is a combination of the words "research" and "institute". "Research" originates from the Old French recherche, meaning "to seek out", and "institute" comes from the Latin institutum, meaning "facility" or "habit". Together, they imply a facility or establishment for seeking out knowledge or truths.
Types of Research Institutes
There are several types of Research Institutes, including:
- Governmental Research Institute - These are often funded by national governments and conduct research that serves the government's needs.
- University Research Institute - These are part of a university and conduct research in various fields that are of interest to the university or its students.
- Private Research Institute - These are privately funded and conduct research that is of interest to the private sector.
- Non-profit Research Institute - These are often funded by donations and conduct research that is of interest to the public.
Related Terms
- Research - The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- Institute - An organization having a particular purpose, especially one that is involved with scientific, educational, or social issues.
- Scientific Research - The practical application of science to commerce or industry.
- Social Science Research - The study of society and the manner in which people behave and influence the world around us.
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