The document outlines the agenda and logistical details for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled at the Washington Marriott Hotel from February 28 to March 1, 2019. Key topics on the agenda include ongoing initiatives between nonprofit funders and research institutions, with an emphasis on intellectual property, technology transfer, administrative process streamlining, and research project support costs. The meeting also features prominent guest speakers, such as Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Dr. Rush Holt, CEO of AAAS, who are slated to share insights on science policy and the state of research under the current administration.
Other significant sessions will address federal agency efforts to mitigate foreign influence on U.S. research and intellectual property, reforms to reduce administrative burdens in animal research, and strategies and legislative developments related to combating sexual harassment in science. Closed sessions for COGR members will focus on pressing committee topics, including responses to foreign influence, sexual harassment provisions, and facilities and administrative costs. The agenda reflects a comprehensive approach to addressing regulatory, ethical, and operational challenges in research administration, fostering dialogue among academic, governmental, and nonprofit stakeholders.
