The phrase "research claims" is correct and usable in written English.
It typically refers to an assertion made based on evidence gathered from a study. For example, "The research claims that more than half of Americans are deficient in vitamin D."
But unsubstantiated research claims have no place in this dialogue.
Flimsy medical research claims that cheerfulness can improve the immune system.
Recent research claims that charioteers were the highest-paid sportsmen in history.
Mothers who are overweight or obese during pregnancy give birth to larger babies, new research claims.
Good-looking men are more likely to be selfish, new research claims.
ABC research claims that it found significantly higher responsiveness to spots that had an interactive component, like casual gaming".
"The research claims involved are very significant," Dr. Mason said, "and the concerns expressed are extremely serious".
A recent report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research claims that businesses in England are losing out to the tune of £1.6bn a year because of carers – more than half of whom are in work – having to reduce their hours or give up their jobs entirely to look after a relative or friend with dementia.
ABI Research claims almost 8bn apps were downloaded in 2010 - clearly a sign of their popularity.
A December report from Forrester Research claims that digital delivery of books and related materials will generate sales of $8 billion–18% of all publishing revenue in five years.
Henry M. Morris, engineering professor and founder of the Creation Research Society and the Institute of Creation Research, claims that evolution was part of a pagan religion that emerged after the Tower of Babel, was part of Plato's and Aristotle's philosophies, and was responsible for everything from war to pornography to the breakup of the nuclear family.
