### Question
What is the definition of basic research?


### Answer
The definition of **basic research** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 6603*:

> given such term in the Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A–11.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6603*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 79-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, ORGANIZATION AND PRIORITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND PRIORITIES**

