The document is a comprehensive directory compiled by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) as of August 18, 2015. It lists the primary institutional representatives responsible for research administration, compliance, finance, and sponsored programs across a broad spectrum of major universities, medical centers, and research institutions in the United States. Each entry includes the representative's name, title, department, institutional address, contact phone and fax numbers, and email address, covering a geographically diverse array of higher education institutions and affiliated research organizations.
The representatives listed hold senior administrative positions such as Vice President for Research, Vice Provost, Director of Sponsored Programs, and Chief Financial Officer, underscoring their roles in overseeing research governance, compliance, and funding activities at their respective institutions. The directory serves as a reference tool for facilitating inter-institutional communication, coordination of research-related policies, and collective engagement with regulatory and governmental bodies on issues affecting academic research. Its content reflects both the national scope and the organizational complexity inherent in the administration of university-based research in the United States.
