The phrase "advancing the understanding of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you want to express the idea of improving or enhancing knowledge about a particular subject or topic.
Example: "The research project aims at advancing the understanding of climate change and its impacts on biodiversity."
Alternatives: "enhancing the comprehension of" or "improving the knowledge of".
We set out a research agenda aimed at advancing the understanding of sleep-related attention bias.
Is it any wonder that people interested in advancing the understanding of the human condition might lean toward a political ideology that embraces their efforts?
Jacks shared the Marks Prize in 2005 for his work in advancing the understanding of the pathogenesis of cancer.
X-ray absorption spectroscopy measurements of catalytic reactions have been instrumental in advancing the understanding of catalytic processes.
They have developed new computer models simulating the Earth's carbon cycle, advancing the understanding of interactions between the atmosphere, oceans and forests.
Moreover, the chapters show how computational neuroscience methods for modeling the causal interactions underlying neural systems complements empirical research in advancing the understanding of brain and behavior.
The Scalia lecture series is aimed at promoting and advancing the understanding of the founding principles and core doctrines of the U.S. Constitution.
It is expected that this technique will be of use in advancing the understanding of aerosol particle charging models and in future design of unipolar chargers.
This study contributes to research on frontline employee-customer interactions by advancing the understanding of variability in customer perceptions of frontline employee emotion authenticity.
The examples discussed in the chapter demonstrate how field research supported by improved analytical techniques is critical for advancing the understanding of Quaternary landscapes.
"EPA and the state both agreed that the best path forward in advancing the understanding of groundwater issues in the Pavillion area included EPA's support for the state's additional investigation of pits, production wells and drinking water.
