research-intensive

[ ri-surch-in-ten-siv ]

adjective

1. focusing financial and other resources on research and development as opposed to capital and labor; noting or pertaining to a high ratio of expenditure on research in relation to the value of net output.

Example Sentences

Gompert, who is designated a High Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS, has developed, with USU colleagues, a research-intensive, interactive introductory biology laboratory class to introduce undergraduates to research.

From Science Daily

Over the past decade, however, a dozen emerging research-intensive universities have gained increasing weight and visibility at the international level.

From Science Magazine

Udice, the union of France’s 10 leading research-intensive universities, applauded the move, declaring itself “ready to raise to the challenge.”

From Science Magazine

In recruiting Vinson, Howard’s board of trustees reached into the leadership ranks of a prestigious club that encompasses the Ivy League and other research-intensive schools.

From Washington Post

Meanwhile, Harvard Medical School, which also said it would no longer provide data for the rankings, fell from the top spot to No. 3 among research-intensive medical schools.

From Washington Post