### Question
What does fundamental research mean?


### Answer
**Fundamental research** has the following meaning in *7 U.S.C. § 6971*:

> research that—


(i) increases knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and has the potential for broad application

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 6971*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 98-DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER VI-RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS**

