diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 8270c572ae4..543289fd006 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 10
 exemptLabels:
   - "Type:Bug"
   - "Type:Technical-Debt"
+  - "Category:Research"
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: "Status:Stale"
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable