(1)  A person may apply to the Minister for financial assistance in carrying out any investigation and research under this Part.

(2)  An application is to –

(a) be in writing; and

(b) contain any details the Minister requires; and

(c) be lodged with the Director.

(3)  The Minister may –

(a) grant the application, subject to any condition the Minister considers appropriate; or

(b) refuse to grant the application.

(4)  The Minister, by notice in writing, must notify the applicant of –

(a) the grant of an application; or

(b) the refusal to grant the application and the reasons for the refusal.