GENERAL - 0900

Research of general public interest and benefit is a concern of state government and should be furthered, provided that such research does not unduly interfere with prescribed state programs and functions, and is in accord with the intent and desire of the State Legislature and state law. The following provisions relating to the acceptance and administration of public and private organization grants for research are not intended to interfere with or discourage the furtherance of desirable research. Neither are they intended to prohibit the incidental use of state equipment and facilities or otherwise discourage the personal study and development of state-employed scholars and professional personnel. These provisions are intended to establish uniform general principles concerning the administration of grant funds, reasonable use of state employees, and reasonable recovery of the state's expense in the performance of grant- funded projects.

Many private or public organizations grant funds to finance research and other projects which involve state employees, facilities, and operating costs. These projects are generally, but not necessarily always, of public interest and concern.