### Question
How is the "program of excellence" defined?


### Answer
The term **program of excellence** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 285t* as follows -

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

