COGR's March 2024 Update

The March 2024 COGR Update provides a comprehensive overview of recent and upcoming developments affecting the research administration community, including federal regulatory changes, research security updates, compliance requirements, and COGR organizational initiatives. Key topics covered include anticipated revisions to Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), new research security standards from NSF and OSTP, updates on intellectual property and data protection policies, as well as operational issues such as SAM.gov entity validation and NSF award terms. The document emphasizes active member engagement, advocacy on regulatory burdens, and forthcoming events—including the June 2024 COGR meeting and the launch of the Emerging Research Institutions Pilot Program—while also summarizing deadlines for policy feedback and ongoing efforts to streamline federal research administration and compliance.