to research on vs to research

Both "to research on" and "to research" are commonly used phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "To research on" is less common and may sound awkward to some native English speakers, while "to research" is the more standard and widely accepted form.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

to research on

This phrase is less common and may sound awkward to some native English speakers, but it is still used in certain contexts.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize the action of researching a particular topic or subject. It is less common than "to research" but can still be used.

Examples:

I need to research on the effects of climate change on marine life.
She decided to research on the history of ancient civilizations.
The students were asked to research on different aspects of the project.
He enjoys researching on new technologies.
The team will research on potential solutions to the problem.

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Problems related to research on stem cells and supernumerary embryos must not be tackled in emotional or simplistic terms.
Under 5th framework programme for research, some €100 million were devoted to research on these diseases.
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of visiting a firm in my constituency, Simcyp, which has just won a national award from the Dr Hadwen Trust for developing alternatives to research on animals.
What funds from the Fifth framework research programme has the Commission so far allocated to research on embryos and embryonic stem cell lines?
Of these, EUR 3.6 million (5 projects) are specifically dedicated to research on fear memory.
In the 5th FP (FP5, 1998-2002), a total of approximately EUR 40 million was devoted to research on neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs).
I get the impression that your concern is with something else, that this is about preparing to breach an ethical dam and open the door to research on embryos.
Overall, about EUR 148 million have been devoted to research on NDDs as a result of the first three calls for proposals in the Health Programme.
An increased share of funding should go to research on non-HIV poverty-related tropical and neglected diseases, with special attention to research on tuberculosis (TB).
An increased share of funding should go to research on diseases related to ageing.
It must not confine itself only to research on photovoltaic energy, but promote demonstration projects in other areas such as wind energy.
Emphasis will be given to research on fundamental properties and behaviour of actinides, structural and nuclear materials.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, in the common position 35 % of the ECU 100m are allocated to research on BSE, vaccines and viral diseases.
It must not confine itself to research on photovoltaic energy, but must also promote demonstration projects in other areas, such as wind energy.
The multiannual framework programme shall give major priority to research on renewable energy sources (wind, solar, biomass) and the development of energy efficient technologies, such as hydrogen and fuel cells.
The same applies to thematic area (f), 'Environment (including climate change)', where explicit reference should be made to research on marine resources and the integral management of coastal areas.
Aid to research on biological development in plant and animal production (Dotacje do badañ z zakresu postêpu biologicznego w produkcji rolinnej i zwierzêcej)
The EESC therefore suggests that the Commission carry out a study in the framework of the EU research programme to ascertain current needs in relation to research on climate change, energy issues, and sustainable development.
Title: Aid to research on biological development in plant and animal production (Dotacje do badañ z zakresu postêpu biologicznego w produkcji rolinnej i zwierzêcej)
The first suggestion is that the proposals for the spending programme with regard to research on security should be funded by the Member States at European level, but outside the Seventh Framework Programme.

Alternatives:

to research
to study
to investigate
to explore
to delve into

to research

This is the more standard and widely accepted form of the phrase.

This phrase is the standard way to refer to the activity of conducting research. It is widely used and accepted in both formal and informal contexts.