The document outlines the agenda and logistical information for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting held at the Washington Marriott Hotel on June 9-10, 2016. Registration procedures, hotel reservation deadlines, and cancellation policies are detailed to facilitate attendee planning. The meeting features a comprehensive program of sessions focused on federal research policy, grants administration, compliance, and regulatory developments. Key sessions include updates from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on grants policy and closeouts, a revived COGR Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Survey, and discussions on human research regulations, including the Common Rule and NIH Single IRB Policy. Additional topics cover tools for managing financial conflicts of interest (highlighting the AAMC’s Convey system), federal open access requirements through the CHORUS initiative, and policy updates from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Guest speakers such as Dr. Stefanie Tompkins from DARPA and Dr. Carrie Wolinetz from NIH provide insights into federal research priorities and policy development. The agenda also includes committee updates on research compliance, intellectual property, costing policies, and regulatory reform, with opportunities for participant engagement and questions. Overall, the meeting aims to inform institutional representatives of significant regulatory changes, foster discussion on compliance and best practices, and facilitate engagement with senior federal agency officials on topics critical to the administration of sponsored research. Social functions, including a cocktail reception and networking meals, supplement the professional program.
