### Question
What is the definition of research and development award?


### Answer
The definition of **research and development award** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 6605*:

> support provided to an individual or entity by a Federal research agency to carry out research and development activities, which may include support in the form of a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other such transaction

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6605*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 79-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, ORGANIZATION AND PRIORITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND PRIORITIES**

