### Question
Can you define what laboratory-directed research and development means?


### Answer
**Laboratory-directed research and development** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 7257a*:

> research and development work of a creative and innovative nature which, under the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, is selected by the director of a laboratory for the purpose of maintaining the vitality of the laboratory in defense-related scientific disciplines

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7257a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 83-ENERGY EXTENSION SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part C-General Administrative Provisions**

