### Question
How is the "institution of higher education" defined?


### Answer
The term **institution of higher education** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16531* as follows -

> given the term in section 1001(a) of title 20.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16531*
  - Heading: **SUBCHAPTER XV-INCENTIVES FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES > SUBCHAPTER XVII-PROTECTING AMERICA'S COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH ENERGY**

