The document provides a comprehensive list of the attendees and speakers present at the October 2018 meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR). It details representatives from a wide array of academic and research institutions across the United States, including research compliance officers, vice presidents for research administration, directors of sponsored programs, financial analysts, and other high-ranking officials involved in research management and compliance. The institutions represented cover a broad spectrum, from major research universities such as Johns Hopkins, MIT, Stanford, and the University of California system, to government agencies like NIH and NSF, as well as non-profit organizations such as the Center for Open Science.
Additionally, several guest speakers from prominent organizations and governmental bodies participated, further underscoring the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of the meeting. The document serves as a testament to the significant gathering of thought leaders and key stakeholders in the research administration field, aiming to address policy, compliance, funding, and operational challenges within the U.S. research enterprise. This diverse representation facilitates knowledge exchange and best practice sharing, essential for fostering innovation, regulatory compliance, and the effective management of research initiatives at both national and institutional levels.
