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research project
A planned, time-limited scientific undertaking that aims to gain new insights into a specific topic through systematic investigation.
Die Universität leitet ein Forschungsprojekt zur Entwicklung neuer Batterietechnologien.
The university is leading a research project on the development of new battery technologies.
The word is made up of 'Forschung' (research) and 'Projekt' (project). The 's' in between is a linking element that connects the two words. So the meaning is literally a 'project of research.'
Für ihr Forschungsprojekt erhielt sie eine hohe Förderung.
She received a large grant for her research project.
Common verbs in connection with a research project are: ein Projekt leiten (to lead a project), durchführen (to carry out), finanzieren (to finance), beantragen (to apply for), or unterstützen (to support).
Mehrere Firmen finanzieren das Forschungsprojekt gemeinsam.
Several companies are jointly financing the research project.
This word is used almost exclusively in academic and scientific contexts, for example at universities, in institutes, or in industry.
Die Ergebnisse des Forschungsprojekts werden bald veröffentlicht.
The results of the research project will be published soon.
study
'die Studie' and 'das Forschungsprojekt' both belong to scientific work. A 'Studie' is usually the specific investigation, or also the result that is reported on later. A 'Forschungsprojekt' is the entire planned undertaking, with a goal, timeline, people involved, and often several work steps. Learners may confuse the words because a research project often contains one or more studies. When you are talking about the investigation itself or its results, 'Studie' fits. When you are talking about the organized undertaking, 'Forschungsprojekt' is more natural.
An der Universität beginnt im Herbst ein Forschungsprojekt zum Thema saubere Energie.
A research project on clean energy will begin at the university in the fall.
Eine neue Studie zeigt, dass viele Menschen zu wenig schlafen.
A new study shows that many people do not sleep enough.