### Question
How is the term research institution defined?


### Answer
The term **research institution** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 638* as the following:

> a nonprofit institution, as defined in section 3703(5) [2](#638_2_target) of this title, and includes federally funded research and development centers, as identified by the National Scientific Foundation in accordance with the governmentwide Federal Acquisition Regulation issued in accordance with section 1303(a)(1) of title 41 (or any successor regulation thereto)

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 638*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

