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## OfficeAPI.getResearchCost() method
Get the cost to unlock research
Signature:
```typescript
getResearchCost(divisionName: string, researchName: string): number;
```
## Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| divisionName | string | Name of the division |
| researchName | string | Name of the research |
Returns:
number
cost