The scientific collaborators of the Laboratory provide expertise in matters related to their specialized scientific filed. These topics include: designing and developing research studies, designing and submitting research proposals, writing research reports, data curation, and presentation and dissemination of research findings. Scientific collaborators may provide scientific or technological assistance in matters related to the activities of the Laboratory and may systematically participate in the scientific activities of the Laboratory. The Director of the Laboratory may also assign to them specific research and scientific activities.