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research institution
An institution, such as an institute, a laboratory, or a university, whose main task is carrying out scientific research.
Das Max-Planck-Institut ist eine weltbekannte Forschungseinrichtung.
The Max Planck Institute is a world-renowned research institution.
This word is a compound of 'Forschung' (research) and 'Einrichtung' (institution/facility), connected by an 's'. So it literally refers to an institution where research is carried out.
Die neue Forschungseinrichtung wird nächstes Jahr eröffnet.
The new research institution will open next year.
To express that you work or conduct research at such a place, the preposition 'an' with the dative is very commonly used.
Er arbeitet an einer renommierten Forschungseinrichtung in Berlin.
He works at a renowned research institution in Berlin.
Common verbs in this context are 'eine Forschungseinrichtung gründen' (to found a research institution), 'leiten' (to lead/manage), or 'finanzieren' (to fund). Adjectives are often 'öffentlich' (public), 'privat' (private), or 'unabhängig' (independent).
Wer wird die neue Forschungseinrichtung leiten?
Who will lead the new research institution?
university
'die Universität' and 'die Forschungseinrichtung' can overlap, because research is often done at a university. But 'Universität' is a specific kind of institution: it involves studying, teaching, exams, and academic degrees. 'Forschungseinrichtung' is more general. It can be a laboratory, an institute, or also a university if research is the main focus there. The words can be confused if you are only thinking about science. For students and teaching, 'Universität' is more natural. For an organization that mainly does research, 'Forschungseinrichtung' fits better.
Die Forschungseinrichtung untersucht, wie sauber das Wasser in der Region ist.
The research institution studies how clean the water in the region is.
Nach dem Abitur möchte sie an einer Universität Biologie studieren.
After finishing school, she wants to study biology at a university.