Quality Control, Testing and Research Clause Samples

Quality Control, Testing and Research. Discretionary grant funds may be used for exemplary proposals to conduct research that would add new knowledge about media or materials, the development of improved conservation treatment techniques, or the investigations of techniques to improve collections environments. Proposals should document in the project description the plan of dissemination and/or the wide-spread applicability of the research results. Applicants should document a successful history of research activity or provide other indication of the likely success of the proposed research project. The cost of consultants, equipment, supplies, and other materials may be supported by the Discretionary Grant Program. Support of salary and benefits for permanent staff participating in the research should be included in the institutional contribution only.