Article 6

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.

Article 7

Community research and training programmes shall be determined by the Council,  acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, which shall consult the  Scientific and Technical Committee.

These programmes shall be drawn up for a period of not more than five years.

The funds required for carrying out these programmes shall be included each year in  the research and investment budget of the Community.

The Commission shall ensure that these programmes are carried out and shall submit  an annual report thereon to the Council.

The Commission shall keep the Economic and Social Committee informed of the  broad outlines of Community research and training programmes.

Article 8

1. After consulting the Scientific and Technical Committee, the Commission shall  establish a Joint Nuclear Research Centre.

This Centre shall ensure that the research programmes and other tasks assigned to it  by the Commission are carried out.

It shall also ensure that a uniform nuclear terminology and a standard system of  measurements are established.

It shall set up a central bureau for nuclear measurements.

2. The activities of the Centre may, for geographical or functional reasons, be  carried out in separate establishments.

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