The document presents an extensive attendee list for the Membership Meeting scheduled in Washington, D.C., on June 5-6, 2025, under the auspices of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR). The attendees include a diverse group of senior professionals and administrators from a broad array of prominent research institutions, universities, medical centers, and affiliated organizations. Participants hold key roles such as vice presidents, associate vice presidents, executive directors, directors of sponsored programs, research compliance officers, general counsel, and other specialized administrative positions, reflecting a comprehensive cross-section of leadership involved in research operations, compliance, finance, policy, and government relations within the academic and research enterprise.
The attendee roster spans nearly every major research university and academic medical center in the United States, as well as several specialized institutes and foundations, indicating the meeting’s broad national scope and the critical importance of multi-institutional collaboration. Board and committee memberships are noted, highlighting the involvement of organizational leadership and the facilitation of committee-driven discussions. This broad representation underscores the meeting's role as a central forum for discussing shared challenges and best practices in research administration, regulatory compliance, and federal relations. The gathering's composition, bringing together subject-matter experts and institutional leaders, positions it as a key event for shaping national policies affecting academic research and administration.
