research carried out to deepen understanding of the fundamental or basic principles of something
Examples of 'fundamental research' in a sentence
fundamental research
It will focus on fundamental research, public health and epidemiology, and health care outcomes research.
The Scientist (2000)
The new institute's mission is to centralize and coordinate fundamental research applying engineering and imaging science to biological processes, disorders, and diseases.
The Scientist (2001)
There is a belief that after decades of fundamental research the industry is on the cusp of a life-extension revolution.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Britain is running several pioneering gene therapies, and ministers have hinted that they could allow scientists more scope to carry out fundamental research on embryos.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Yet the sad truth is that most animal experimentation is still performed by the academic sector, for 'fundamental research' purposes.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Indeed, macroeconomic analyses have consistently demonstrated handsome payback from public investment in curiosity-driven, fundamental research.