The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Coordinating Board--the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) Commissioner--the Commissioner of Higher Education. (3) Advisory Committee--the Advisory Committee on Research Programs appointed by the Coordinating Board pursuant to Texas Education Code, §142.003 and §143.004. (4) Research program--the Advanced Research Program. (5) Technology program--the Advanced Technology Program. (6) Technology transfer program--the Technology Development and Transfer Program. (7) Research funding programs--the Advanced Research Program, Advanced Technology Program, and Technology Development and Transfer Program. (8) Eligible public institution--an institution of higher education, as defined by Texas Education Code, §61.003(8). (9) Eligible independent institution--a private institution of higher education eligible to grant degrees in Texas as defined in Texas Education Code, §61.003(15). (10) Investigator--an applicant whose name appears as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator on a pre-proposal or proposal submitted for any of the research funding programs. (11) Supplemental grants program--the Supplemental Grants Program for High School Teachers. |
