(1)The ONR—
(a)may carry out research in connection with the ONR’s purposes, or arrange for such research to be carried out on its behalf, and
(b)must, if it considers it appropriate to do so, publish the results of any such research or arrange for them to be published.
(2)The ONR may make payments for research to be carried out in connection with the ONR’s purposes and for the dissemination of information derived from such research.
(3)The ONR may provide, or make arrangements for the provision of, training to any person in connection with the ONR’s purposes.
(4)Arrangements under subsection (3) may include provision for payments to be made to the ONR by or on behalf of—
(a)other parties to the arrangements,
(b)persons to whom the training is provided.