# ResearchEntity
Information about a research entity: research structure, research infrastructure, platform
Subclass of MadmpFragment
# Properties
| Property | Definition | Type | Cardinality | ValueFrom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| name | Name of the entity | string | 1..1 | |
| acronym | Acronym of the entity | string | 0..1 | |
| description | Description of the research entity | string | 1..1 | |
| orgId | Identifier of the entity | string | 0..1 | |
| startDate | Creation date of the entity | string (format=date) | 1..1 | |
| idType | Identification system | string | 0..1 | OrganizationIdSystem |
| partner | Supervising institutions of the research entity | Partner | 1..* | |
| funding | Funding source(s) | Funding | 1..* | |
| contributor | Information about the head of the research entity and/or data steward | Contributor | 1..* |