Research proposals are requested from organizations responsive to the Member company needs. Bona fide research organizations may be Clearing House members themselves, service contractors, academic institutions, and nonprofit or for profit organizations. Meetings, Forums, and Workshops are held periodically to present collaborative research projects to Clearing House members and to target proposals for desired areas of collaborative research.
Individual members elect to participate in research projects of interest.
A project is considered funded when the participation level meets the project's minimum requirement for funding. When appropriate, matching funds for projects are sought from other sources, such as the Department of Energy. Proposals generally should address problems of broad impact and significance. A sponsor is a member who agrees conditionally to participate in financially supporting the project. A signed statement from a qualified representative of the sponsoring member must accompany the proposal.