The document outlines the agenda for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting to be held at the Washington Marriott Hotel on February 25-26, 2016, and provides logistical details regarding registration, accommodation, and cancellations. The meeting spans two days and includes a variety of sessions centered on current regulatory, compliance, and policy challenges facing research institutions, particularly in the context of federal funding and oversight. Key topics to be addressed include regulatory updates such as the proposed changes to the Common Rule regarding the protection of human subjects, grant closeout policies from the National Institutes of Health, and the proposed federal requirements for open licensing of intellectual property from grant-funded research.
In addition to featuring presentations by prominent subject matter experts—from academia, federal agencies, and professional associations—the agenda includes discussions on efforts to reduce administrative burdens in research, compliance with new cybersecurity regulations (specifically regarding controlled unclassified information), and updates on the implementation of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act). There are also opportunities for committee reports, interactive discussions with government representatives, and networking events such as receptions and meals. Overall, the meeting is designed to inform, facilitate dialogue, and address concerns of academic and research institutions regarding evolving federal requirements and best practices in research administration.
