{{Short description|Multiple associated researchers}}{{Not to be confused with|Study group}}
A '''research group''' is a group of researchers often from the same faculty, specialized on the same subject, working together on the issue or topic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/centres/groups.page|title=Research groups - University of Southampton|website=www.southampton.ac.uk}}</ref>
The success of a research group depends on several factors: clearly defined goals, research emphasis, group climate, participative governance, decentralized organization, communication, resources, recruitment, selection, and leadership.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leading a productive research group - University of Oxford |url=https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/principal-investigators/principal-investigations-blog-pis/leading-productive-research-group?wssl=1# |url-access=registration |website=www.ox.ac.uk}}</ref>
Research groups may be mistaken for study groups, which tend to be more casual and more frequently used by younger students.
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Research group}} Category:Research groups
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