research council
noun/rɪˈsɜːtʃ kaʊnsl/, /ˈriːsɜːtʃ kaʊnsl/
/ˈriːsɜːrtʃ kaʊnsl/, /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ kaʊnsl/
- 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
- You could apply for a studentship from the Science and Engineering Research Council.
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