### Question
Can you define what program research funds means?


### Answer
**Program research funds** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 16377*:

> funds awarded to research performers by the program consortium consistent with the annual plan

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16377*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part J-Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources**

