(a) General definitions. The following terms used in this part are defined in 2 CFR part 200, subpart A, or 34 CFR 77.1:

  • Applicant
  • Application
  • Award
  • Budget
  • EDGAR
  • Equipment
  • Fiscal year
  • Grant period
  • Private
  • Project period
  • Public
  • Secretary

    • (b) The following definition applies to a term used in this part:

    Qualified graduate program means a graduate or professional program that—

    (i) Provides a program of instruction in the physical or natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, or other scientific disciplines in which African Americans are underrepresented;

    (ii) Has been accredited or approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. (The Secretary publishes a list in the Federal Register of nationally recognized accrediting agencies and associations.); and

    (iii) Has students enrolled in that program when the institution offering the program applies for a grant under this part.

    (Authority: 20 U.S.C. § 1063b and 1069c)[59 FR 38717, July 20, 1993, as amended at 79 FR 76101, Dec. 19, 2014]

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