The document outlines the agenda and logistical details for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for February 23-24, 2017, at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. It provides attendees with essential information on hotel reservations, registration procedures, and cancellation policies, emphasizing timely coordination due to limited room availability and associated deadlines. The comprehensive agenda spans various key topics critical to research administration and compliance in higher education and research institutions.
Major sessions include discussions on Single Audits under the Uniform Guidance, universities' implementation of the NIH Single IRB Policy, and recent legislative actions affecting research regulatory burden, such as the 21st Century Cures Act and the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act. Other significant topics include updates on the National Science Board’s priorities, Federal Facilities and Administrative (F&A) survey results, and changes to human subjects regulations, including the NIH sIRB policy and the revised Common Rule. Additional panels address regulatory requirements for public access to research data, management of the NSF Intergovernmental Personnel Act program, and updates from the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The meeting concludes with committee reports in key areas such as research compliance, contracts and intellectual property, costing policies, and regulatory reform. Throughout the agenda, there are opportunities for participant engagement, discussion of implementation challenges, and insights into ongoing federal policy developments impacting the research community.
