Article 6U.K.
To encourage the carrying out of research programmes communicated to it the Commission may:
(a)
provide financial assistance within the framework of research contracts, without, however, offering subsidies;
(b)
supply, either free of charge or against payment, for carrying out such programmes, any source materials or special fissile materials which it has available;
(c)
place installations, equipment or expert assistance at the disposal of Member States, persons or undertakings, either free of charge or against payment;
(d)
promote joint financing by the Member States, persons or undertakings concerned.