; or (B) is designated as a covered individual by the Federal research agency concerned. (5) Entity of concern The term entity of concern means an entity organized under the laws of any country of concern, including any United States subsidiary of such entity or any entity that acts on behalf of any such entity. (6) Research and development award The term research and development award — (A) means support provided to an individual or entity by a covered agency to carry out research and development activities, which may include support in the form of a grant, contract, other transaction, or cooperative agreement; and (B) does not include a transaction for the procurement of goods or services to meet the administrative needs of a covered agency. (7) Support The term support — (A) means a grant or other financial support made by an individual or entity; (B) includes any in-kind contribution requiring a commitment of time and directly supporting the research and development efforts, such as the provision of office or laboratory space, equipment, supplies, employees, or students; and (C) includes any other award or benefit, including any honorarium, prize, or paid travel for a speaking engagement or meeting, provided to any covered individual on a research and development award or to an institution of higher education (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1101 )) on behalf of covered individual.