Yes, Systems Engineering, well defined and implemented, is applicable in applied research without modification. Though its focus is on value adding, the differences are in the decisions made in a research application, not in the principles of making those decisions, nor in the tool.

Integrating Program Management and Systems Engineering
The benefits of integrating systems engineering principles with project management philosophies are
well established. Why then is it so difficult to achieve an integrated approach? How can we further strengthen and […]