"To direct the research" means to be in charge or in control of planning and managing the process of conducting a study or investigation. Full definition
Lastly, a good lawyer is one that does not rush to comment or give advice that he or she has not done direct research on. (lawyer-monthly.com)
A policy in place since 2012 requires that institute advisory councils give extra scrutiny to grant applications from researchers who already have more than $ 1 million in direct research funding. (sciencemag.org)
The ability to work independently in conducting self - directed research projects and on research teams. (livecareer.com)