### Question
What does program of excellence mean?


### Answer
**Program of excellence** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 285t*:

> any program carried out by a designated biomedical and behavioral research institution with an award under subsection (a) of this section, if the program is for purposes for which the institution involved is authorized in subsection (b) of this section to expend the grant

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 285t*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part C-Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes > subpart 20-national institute on minority health and health disparities**

