(a) Defined Term.—In this section, the term “qualifying research grant” is a grant that—
(b) Acceptance of Qualifying Research Grants.—
The United States Merchant Marine Academy may compete for and accept qualifying research grants if the work under the grant is to be carried out by a professor or instructor of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
(c) Administration of Grant Funds.—
(d) Related Expenses.—
Subject to such limitations as may be provided in appropriations Acts, appropriations available for the United States Merchant Marine Academy may be used to pay expenses incurred by the Academy in applying for, and otherwise pursuing, a qualifying research grant.