"research trajectory" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to the direction taken by someone's research, for example: "The professor's research trajectory has taken him from analyzing urban economies to studying international trade."
In his research trajectory, MJ follows three goals.
Green's research trajectory is considered in his book Architectural Robotics: Ecosystems of Bits, Bytes, and Biology (MIT Press, 2016).
And so I tried out a project on it, and it's totally changed my whole research trajectory.
Francis, who earned her PhD in neuroscience, began the journey on her current research trajectory when observing the diversity of neurons in the brain.
Her academic and research trajectory show a deep commitment to issues of social justice and empowering members of traditionally disadvantaged groups through education and community involvement.
His research programme has been both compassionate and grounded, and he has established a research trajectory for young scholars and social engineers that marks the beginning of a real and enduring scientific revolution.
The laboratory reboots and redefines research trajectories.
Science and technology are not autonomous entities and research trajectories are largely influenced by public opinion.
We also apply a so-called 'main path' analysis aimed at outlining the main research trajectories in the field.
By synchronising long-term research trajectories with public preferences, we can ensure the viability of scientific and technological advances.
Scientists that are moving along applied research trajectories find it easier to produce industrial applications than their colleagues engaged in the quest for very fundamental understanding.
