basic research payment
(2) Basic research payments defined For purposes of this subsection— (A) In general The term “basic research payment” means, with respect to any taxable year, any amount paid in cash during such taxable year by a corporation to any qualified organization for basic research but only if— (i) such payment is pursuant to a written agreement between such corporation and such qualified organization, and (ii) such basic research is to be performed by such qualified organization. (B) Exception to requirement that research be performed by the organization In the case of a qualified organization described in subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (6), clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall not apply.