A wealth of research potential exists in the independent colleges of the country, yet it has been tapped only to a slight extent in comparison with the way in which the capabilities of the universities have been exploited. To convert this potentiality to actuality, we need financial support of a somewhat different type from that commonly available at present. Some of the conditions which must be satisfied, both by sponsors and by the colleges, are discussed.

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