42 USC 18654 - Midscale instrumentation and research equipment program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 18654.

Midscale instrumentation and research equipment program

(a)

In general

(b)

Activities

Under the program established under subsection (a), the Director shall—

(1)

enable the development and acquisition of novel, state-of-the-art instruments that—

(A)

range in cost from $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 each; and

(B)

would significantly accelerate scientific breakthroughs at user facilities; and

(2)

strongly encourage partnerships among—

(A)

National Laboratories;

(B)

user facilities; and

(C)

(i)

institutions in a State receiving funding under the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research established under section 13503(b)(3) of this title;

(ii)

historically Black colleges or universities;

(iii)

minority-serving institutions of higher education; or

(iv)

institutions of higher education in a rural area.

(c)

Coordination with other programs

(d)

Research equipment and technology development coordination

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 115–246, title III, § 316, as added Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title I, § 10112(a), Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1463.)

cite as: 42 USC 18654