research council

research council
n
any of several government organizations in Britain that support and carry out scientific research, and also provide scientific advice and information to the public and to professional groups. Among the largest research councils are the Medical Research Council, the Natural Environment Research Council and the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council.

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