1.   One manufacturer shown the study by New Scientist says it is considering sponsoring research to gauge the extent of the problem among users.

2.   She insisted that the president was committed to fighting the disease by encouraging safe sex and by sponsoring research on drug therapies and a possible vaccine.

3.   Since his release from prison, Milken has devoted much of his energy to sponsoring research to find a cure for prostate cancer.

4.   The change also allowed companies to obtain exclusive licenses by sponsoring research.

5.   The group is sponsoring research in manufacturing techniques.