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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?
research center
Both words can refer to an institution whose purpose is scientific research. Forschungszentrum (research center) names a specific facility or place where research is brought together. Forschungseinrichtung (research institution) is the broader term and can refer, for example, to an institute, laboratory, or university.
Die Universität ist mit ihren vielen Laboren eine bedeutende Forschungseinrichtung.
With its many laboratories, the university is an important research institution.
Die Universität bündelt ihre Klimaforschung in einem neuen Forschungszentrum.
The university is bringing its climate research together in a new research center.
