I don’t know if someone already mentioned this but I currently still have 6 free relocations from last merge and if I’m in exit uni will those follow?
yes your relocates will follow, any builds you have running including research will be reset for the currant eco on the target uni you move to so if you can finish them before you move.
I do have a Research running that won’t nearly be done when the merge starts. So am I misunderstanding it won’t start over?
It won't start over, don't worry. Merge transfers your saved game data to different server so everything stays the exact same. Only planets positions might change and with that, temperature and planet picture.
EDIT: Queen mentioned the remaining research time might change to reflect the new research speed of the universe. Not sure about that.