research centers

Where discoveries happen

Research centers are facilities or institutions dedicated to systematic investigation in a particular field.

They may be independent organizations or units within universities, corporations, or government agencies: The National Cancer Institute operates several research centers across the country.

The term emphasizes collaborative, ongoing inquiry rather than individual scholarship.

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systematic investigation vs. informal knowledge

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