### Question
How is the term Federal award for the conduct of research, experimentation, or testing, involving the use of animals defined?


### Answer
The term **Federal award for the conduct of research, experimentation, or testing, involving the use of animals** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2132* as the following:

> any mechanism (including a grant, award, loan, contract, or cooperative agreement) under which Federal funds are provided to support the conduct of such research

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2132*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 54-TRANSPORTATION, SALE, AND HANDLING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS**

