### Question
What is the definition of program of excellence?


### Answer
The definition of **program of excellence** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 287c*:

> 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. § 287c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part E-Other Agencies of NIH > subpart 6-national center on minority health and health disparities**

