In Foundation programs making grants to research centers, the Director shall encourage the formation of consortia that include research universities, two-year and four-year colleges, and the private sector. ( Pub. L. 100–570, title I, § 110 , Oct. 31, 1988 , 102 Stat. 2869 .) Editorial Notes Codification Section was enacted as part of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 , and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter. CFR Title Parts 2 2500