The document details the attendee list for the October 24-25, 2024 Membership Meeting organized by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) in Washington, D.C. The list comprises a broad spectrum of high-level research administration professionals from universities, research institutes, and affiliated research organizations across the United States. Attendees hold diverse roles, including vice presidents, associate provosts, directors, compliance officers, and financial managers, underscoring the meeting’s focus on research operations, compliance, policy, and administration. Representation spans public and private institutions of various sizes, as well as participants identified as committee or board members, and some as part of the ERI pilot initiative. This diversity reflects the collaborative and multi-institutional scope of the gathering.
The comprehensive roster signals the meeting’s significant role as a forum for discussing best practices, policy challenges, and emerging trends in research administration. The presence of professionals managing pre-award, post-award, compliance, financial, legal, and research integrity matters highlights the multifaceted nature of contemporary research administration and oversight. By convening such a wide array of experienced stakeholders, the meeting aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, inform collective advocacy positions, and strengthen institutional capabilities in the ever-evolving landscape of federally funded research.
