der Forschungsverbund
Translation
research network, research association, research consortium, collaborative research center
Examples
Der Forschungsverbund hat neue Gelder erhalten.
The research network has received new funding.
Mehrere Universitäten bilden einen Forschungsverbund.
Several universities form a research network.
Grammar Patterns
((der Forschungsverbund)) as subject Der Forschungsverbund fördert junge Wissenschaftler.
in+3 ((einem Forschungsverbund)) in a prepositional phrase Die Institute arbeiten in einem Forschungsverbund zusammen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Forschungsnetzwerk (research network), Forschungsgruppe (research group), Kooperation (cooperation)
Etymology
From 'Forschung' (research) + 'Verbund' (association, network), which comes from 'verbinden' (to connect).
Memory Tips
Imagine researchers 'bound' together ('Verbund') for a common 'research' (Forschung) goal.