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


### Answer
**Laboratory-directed research and development** is defined as the following in *50 U.S.C. § 2791*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2791*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS > Part B-Research and Development**

