When applying for the cost of research materials (i.e. laboratory supplies, books, videos, etc.), the applicant should first check with his or her department about the availability of resources allotted directly to the department or through departmental or library funds, and should discuss such efforts in the proposal. Materials purchased through the grant become the property of the College unless other arrangements are made and authorized by the Committee, with the following exception. The purchase of books, videos, etc., that would become the property of the applicant should be justified in terms of the project and should normally not exceed ten percent of the total funds requested.