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. It provides detailed instructions on registration, hotel booking, and cancellation policies, emphasizing key deadlines to ensure attendees secure accommodations at the preferred rate and receive refunds if necessary.
The meeting agenda spans two days, comprising a series of sessions focused on significant topics in research administration and compliance. Thursday features concurrent sessions on HHS grants policy and the COGR F&A Survey, as well as human research regulations and institutional best practices. Notable events include a keynote by Dr. Stefanie Tompkins of DARPA, presentations on the AAMC’s central disclosure repository (Convey), and updates on open access and NSF policy revisions. The agenda also provides networking opportunities with a cocktail reception and buffet dinner. Friday’s sessions begin with an overview of NIH science policy, updates on procurement standards, and conclude with committee reports on research compliance, contracts, costing policies, and regulatory reform. Attendees are encouraged to engage actively by submitting questions for discussion, highlighting the meeting’s interactive and collaborative approach to advancing research administration practices.
