The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) has announced the Fiscal Year 2024 membership dues, effective August 1, 2023, will be set at $11,500 per institution, reflecting a $500 (approximately 4%) increase from the previous year. This adjustment follows COGR’s stated policy of implementing predictable, incremental dues increases aligned with inflation rates, enabling member institutions to better plan and budget. Despite the past year’s higher-than-usual inflation, the Board opted for a smaller increment, demonstrating sensitivity to institutional financial constraints.
COGR emphasizes that member dues directly support the organization's advocacy and educational outreach efforts on behalf of its member institutions. Membership grants access to a range of benefits, including use of the COGR Member Portal, eligibility for staff to attend meetings and webinars, and timely updates on evolving federal policy issues that impact U.S. research institutions. The letter also references the forthcoming update of the Biennial in Review report for a comprehensive overview of recent COGR activities. Members are encouraged to reach out with questions or suggestions to further enhance COGR’s service and engagement with its institutional members.
