### Question
How is the term covered individual defined?


### Answer
The term **covered individual** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6605* as the following:

> an individual who—


(A) contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with a research and development award from a Federal research agency

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6605*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 79-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, ORGANIZATION AND PRIORITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND PRIORITIES**

