Common use of Research Commitment Clause in Contracts

Research Commitment. In consideration for the funding provided by Nanogen, Prolinx shall commit to the Sponsored Research Program a dedicated team consisting of such number of appropriately qualified scientists and support personnel per year for the duration of the Sponsored Research Program as is called for under the Research Plan, as modified annually or from time to time pursuant to Section 6.5 above. Upon the prior approval of Nanogen, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, Prolinx may change the composition of the dedicated team from time to time in its reasonable discretion to achieve the needs of the Sponsored Research Program. Prolinx shall use its best efforts to execute the Research Plan and to achieve the overall goals of the Sponsored Research Program. In using its best efforts, it is understood that Prolinx is not obligated to spend more than the Annual Research Fee as specified in Section 2.2 hereof, plus those expenditures specified in Sections 4.2 and 5.2 hereof. It is further understood that Prolinx does not guarantee the results of this scientific endeavor.