32 CFR 37.1240 - Basic research.

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Title 32 - National Defense last revised: Feb 06, 2026

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§ 37.1240 - Basic research.

Efforts directed toward increasing knowledge and understanding in science and engineering, rather than the practical application of that knowledge and understanding. It typically is funded within Research, Development, Test and Evaluation programs in Budget Activity 1, Basic Research (also known informally as research category 6.1).

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 10 U.S.C. 113.

source: 68 FR 47160, Aug. 7, 2003, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 32 CFR 37.1240