§ 356.32 - What are the special considerations in selecting applications for funding under this part?


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  • § 356.32 What are the special considerations in selecting applications for funding under this part?

    (a) The Secretary reserves funds to support some or all of the applications which have been awarded a rating of superior or better (4-5 points) under § 356.31.

    (b) In making a final selection of applicants to support under this program, the Secretary considers the extent to which applicants rated outstanding or superior present a unique opportunity to effect a major advance in knowledge, address critical problems in innovative ways, present proposals which are consistent with the Institute's Long-Range Plan, build research capacity within the field, or complement and significantly increases the potential value of already planned research and related activities.

    (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1800-0027)

    [49 FR 24979, June 18, 1984, as amended at 52 FR 30065, Aug. 12, 1987]