[Taera]

The way it works - when talking about "points" (research and intel) there are two options - "divide the points evenly" and the opposite (this turned off) which then means all the points go to the first project. The leftover goes to the third. etc.
This way managing the ordering of your research project is realy important. Repeat orders just takes from you some work by having to re-add projects again and again. Once a project is completed it moves to the Last place (max 12). You can move it back to the front or place it in a different place by "reorder queve" button.

Some find this way much more effective and efficient. I agree, but the even dividing of points is still useful, especialy when talking about intel.
This way your intel projects will get some points and the counterintel will still have some input.