The document presents the agenda for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for February 25-26, 2016, at the Washington Marriott Hotel, with logistical details on hotel reservations and registration procedures. The meeting encompasses a comprehensive series of sessions focused on key policy and administrative issues confronting research institutions. Highlights include discussions on reforms to the Common Rule regarding human subjects protection, updates on NIH grant closeout policies, and evolving open licensing requirements for federally funded intellectual property. Attendees will also engage with high-ranking officials, such as the Controller of the Office of Management and Budget, and participate in panels addressing university and federal efforts to streamline administrative burdens, as well as the implications of new Department of Defense cybersecurity and controlled unclassified information (CUI) regulations.
Further, the agenda includes a review of COGR committee activities related to research compliance, contracts and intellectual property, costing policies, and regulatory reform. The meeting will provide insights into the implementation of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act), highlighting efforts to standardize federal grant reporting and data management. Ample opportunity is provided for interaction among university representatives, federal agency officials, and stakeholder groups through presentations, panel discussions, and informal networking events. The program reflects COGR’s ongoing commitment to fostering dialogue on the regulatory, financial, and ethical challenges facing academic research administration.
