# 32 C.F.R. § 37.1240 (2026): Basic research

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## Section

- **Citation:** 32 C.F.R. § 37.1240 (2026)
- **Heading:** Basic 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 / § 37.1240: § 37.1240   Basic research.

## Text

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).

## Nearby sections

- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1205 (2026) § 37.1205   Advance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1205.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1210 (2026) § 37.1210   Advanced research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1210.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1215 (2026) § 37.1215   Agreements officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1215.md)
- [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)
- [32 C.F.R. § 37.1230 (2026) § 37.1230   Assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P37_S37_1230.md)
- [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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