### Question
How is the "administrative expenses" defined?


### Answer
The term **administrative expenses** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 284c* as follows -

> expenses incurred for the support of activities relevant to the award of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements and expenses incurred for general administration of the scientific programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 284c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part B-General Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes**

