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research institute
An institution or organization where systematic scientific research is conducted in one or more fields.
Er arbeitet als Physiker an einem renommierten Forschungsinstitut.
He works as a physicist at a renowned research institute.
This long word is easy to understand if you break it down: 'Forschung' (research) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Institut' (institute). So it is an institute where research is conducted.
Das neue Forschungsinstitut konzentriert sich auf künstliche Intelligenz.
The new research institute focuses on artificial intelligence.
The word belongs to the word family of 'forschen' (to research) and 'der Forscher' / 'die Forscherin' (researcher). If you know one word, you can understand the others more easily.
Viele Forscher arbeiten in einem Forschungsinstitut.
Many researchers work at a research institute.
In connection with a research institute, the preposition 'an' is usually used. You work 'an einem Institut' (at an institute, dative) or apply 'an einem Institut' (to an institute, dative).
Sie hat eine Stelle an einem bekannten Forschungsinstitut in Berlin bekommen.
She got a position at a well-known research institute in Berlin.
research center
Both words refer to an institution for systematic scientific research. Forschungszentrum (research center) can also emphasize the shared location where research is conducted. Forschungsinstitut (research institute) refers to the research organization; the exact term often depends on its structure and official name.
Das eigenständige Forschungsinstitut beschäftigt mehrere Arbeitsgruppen auf dem Campus.
The independent research institute employs several research groups on campus.
Mehrere Arbeitsgruppen nutzen gemeinsam das neue Forschungszentrum auf dem Campus.
Several research groups jointly use the new research center on campus.
