also: そうごうけんきゅうじょ
noun
general research institute; multidisciplinary laboratory
Refers to an organization that conducts research across multiple fields, often part of a university or corporation.
彼は大学の総合研究所で働いている。
He works at the university's general research institute.
この総合研究所は医学から工学まで幅広い研究を行っている。
This multidisciplinary laboratory conducts a wide range of research from medicine to engineering.
A general term for a research institute or laboratory, without the 'comprehensive/multidisciplinary' nuance.
Compound of 総合 (そうごう, 'comprehensive') + 研究所 (けんきゅうしょ, 'research institute').