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.