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	Investments and Proposals Researchers with new and exciting ideas are key to JPL's success, which is why JPL invests heavily in research and development activities. These investments often make use of strategic university and industry partners who are key to achieving advances in science and technology and ensuring mission success. Funding is available for those tasks that have strong partnerships and show the promise of making advances on the cutting edge of research. Director's Research and Development Fund The DRDF is a JPL research and development fund that allows JPL to partner with industry and universities on cutting-edge projects in strategic science and technology fields. President's and Director's Fund The PDF aims to build and strengthen collaborative relationships between Caltech campus and JPL researchers by funding investigations having long-term impact on areas relevant to NASA, space science, and technology. Strategic University Research Partnership The SURP program helps JPL develop strategic relationships with key universities. SURP allows faculty and JPL researchers to work collaborate on studies that are aligned with NASA's mission and strategic goals.

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