Though it hints at a Snoke/Clone Palpatine connection I don’t think it will be so direct. I think it’s a bit of a misdirection and that the actual implications of the research is more to do with Moff Gideon seeking a way to wield the force for himself rather than an effort to resurrect his Emperor. This also ties in well to the fact that he has the Darksaber. He want’s to be the new Darth Vader. Just my 2 cents.