51 USC 40111: Fundamental research program

51 USC 40111: Fundamental research program Text contains those laws in effect on June 29, 2024

From Title 51-NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMSSubtitle IV-Aeronautics and Space Research and EducationCHAPTER 401-AERONAUTICSSUBCHAPTER II-HIGH PRIORITY AERONAUTICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

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§40111. Fundamental research program

(a) Objective.-In order to ensure that the Nation maintains needed capabilities in fundamental areas of aeronautics research, the Administrator shall establish a program of long-term fundamental research in aeronautical sciences and technologies that is not tied to specific development projects.

(b) Operation.-The Administrator shall conduct the program under this section, in part by awarding grants to institutions of higher education. The Administrator shall encourage the participation of institutions of higher education located in States that participate in the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. All grants to institutions of higher education under this section shall be awarded through merit review.

( Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3379 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
40111	42 U.S.C. 16721(a), (b).	Pub. L. 109–155, title IV, §421(a), (b), Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2924 .