Common use of Research Material Clause in Contracts

Research Material. The ATA is made available primarily for travel and networking purposes. The Foundation encourages the Scholar to find other sources of funding to cover computer-related costs. If other funding is not available, the Foundation will accommodate the Scholar as follows: 5.2.6.1 The purchase of a pre-approved computer or laptop, printer, research-related software, video camera or digital camera or recorder for research purposes is permissible once during the term of the Scholarship. The desktop or laptop computer, a printer, a video camera, a digital camera or a recorder, if required, must be purchased no later than the beginning of the third year of the Scholarship. 5.2.6.2 No requests will be accepted in the last year of the Scholarship, except for research-related software, which may be reimbursed as needed. An original invoice in the Scholar’s name and proof of payment by the Scholar are required. 5.2.6.3 Ineligible fees and expenses include:  Other equipment such as a smartphone  Basic word processing software  Office supplies (e.g., ink cartridges, paper)  USB keys, batteries  Computer desk, chair and computer case  Extended computer warranty (more than one year)