2017 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle IV - Aeronautics and Space Research and Education
Chapter 401 - Aeronautics
Subchapter II - High Priority Aeronautics Research and Development Programs
Sec. 40111 - Fundamental research program

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 40111 (2017)
Section Name §40111. Fundamental research program
Section Text

(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.

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

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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (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.
Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle IV - Aeronautics and Space Research and Education
CHAPTER 401 - AERONAUTICS
SUBCHAPTER II - HIGH PRIORITY AERONAUTICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Sec. 40111 - Fundamental research program
Contains section 40111
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 119 Stat. 2924
124 Stat. 3379
Public Law References Public Law 109-155, Public Law 111-314
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