The phrase "serve the basis" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to describe something that provides the foundation for further development or action. For example: "The results of our research served the basis for further investigation into the topic."
Though notions of hammering out an actual climate treaty in Copenhagen have been put to rest, many captains of industry are nonetheless urging governments to agree on the core elements of a climate framework that can serve the basis of a treaty.
Blueprints of photosynthesis, the energetic basis of virtually all life on Earth, can serve the basis for constructing artificial light energy-converting molecular devices.
It was also shown that composites can serve the basis for optical antennas because they can absorb electromagnetic waves in the optical range and in the UV region.
The analysis of the scattering intensity curves serve the basis for calculating the parameters of the PCM porous structure: the Porod constant, the Porod invariant, average pore radius, specific surface area, and mass and surface fractal dimensions.
In these instances, organizational leaders typically use knowledge from their own experience to form beliefs about necessary healthcare strategies, priorities, and initiatives, and these beliefs serve the basis for best policy or practice recommendations.
The popular music service will serve as the basis for the smart speaker's music playback.
The Bible has thousands of passages that may serve as the basis for instruction and inspiration.
These criteria serve as the basis for granting or denying tenure.
Only statements of self-incriminating facts can serve as the basis for a waiver.
Winners and their work will serve as the basis for educational programs.
His proposals can serve as the basis to start a reform discussion.
