The basic researcher is driven by curiosity and a desire to explore unknown territory. Basic research includes theoretical research and early-stage investigations in the laboratory or field. A ...

Across scientific disciplines, psychology being no exception, a distinction is often made between basic and applied research. Basic research, as this distinction goes, is ivory-tower research, with no ...

Medical research plays a vital role in advancing healthcare, improving treatment, and informing public health policies. However, it can be difficult to understand a study or whether it is trustworthy.

Bruce J. MacFadden has received funding from the U. S. National Science Foundation. It might seem surprising, but federal research funding isn’t just for scientists. A component of many federal grants ...

This appendix contains definitions of basic, applied, and fundamental research quoted from various sources. DOD Financial Management Regulation, DOD 7000.14-R, Vol. 2B, Ch. 5: Basic research is ...