Basic research.
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 Basic Research (Budget Activity 1 and Research Category 6.1) programs within Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E). For the purposes of this part, basic research includes:
(1) Research-related, science and engineering education, including graduate fellowships and research traineeships.
(2) Research instrumentation and other activities designed to enhance the infrastructure for science and engineering research.
Source
32 CFR § 22.105
Scoping language
Other than the terms defined in this section, terms used in this part are defined in 32 CFR part 21, subpart F.