# 32 C.F.R. § 37.1220 (2026): Applied research

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## Section

- **Citation:** 32 C.F.R. § 37.1220 (2026)
- **Heading:** Applied research
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 32 CFR: National Defense / Chapter I: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / Part 37: TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS / Subpart J: Definitions of Terms Used in This Part / § 37.1220: § 37.1220   Applied research.

## Text

Efforts that attempt to determine and exploit the potential of scientific discoveries or improvements in technology such as new materials, devices, methods and processes. It typically is funded in Research, Development, Test and Evaluation programs within Budget Activity 2, Applied Research (also known informally as research category 6.2) programs. Applied research normally follows basic research but may not be fully distinguishable from the related basic research. The term does not include efforts whose principal aim is the design, development, or testing of specific products, systems or processes to be considered for sale or acquisition; these efforts are within the definition of “development.”

## Nearby sections

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- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1220 (2026) § 37.1220   Applied research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1220.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1225 (2026) § 37.1225   Articles of collaboration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1225.md)
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- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1235 (2026) § 37.1235   Award-specific audit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1235.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1240 (2026) § 37.1240   Basic research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1240.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1245 (2026) § 37.1245   Cash contributions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1245.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1250 (2026) § 37.1250   Commercial firm.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1250.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1255 (2026) § 37.1255   Consortium.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1255.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1260 (2026) § 37.1260   Cooperative agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1260.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1265 (2026) § 37.1265   Cost sharing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1265.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1270 (2026) § 37.1270   Data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1270.md)

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