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Research Project Support Costs Work Group
The Research Project Support Costs Work Group, co-chaired by James Luther of Duke University and Heather Snyder of the Alzheimer’s Association, has undertaken a two-pronged approach to enhance understanding and management of research funding. The Education subgroup recently organized an educational webinar aimed at funding organizations to clarify aspects of facilities and administrative costs. Bu
F&A E Library
The document is an organized compendium of resource links and references related to facilities and administrative (F&A) cost rates—commonly known as indirect costs—in the context of university-based research. Spanning from recent publications in 2015 back to foundational analyses in the late 1960s, it provides access to a diverse array of documents, including scholarly articles, government hea
Understanding the Costs of Federally Funded Research at Universities
The document provides an in-depth overview of the financial structure underlying federally sponsored research at U.S. universities, emphasizing the critical roles of both Direct Costs and Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Costs, often known as Indirect Costs. Direct Costs are those explicitly linked to individual research projects, such as salaries for researchers, laboratory supplies, and
Action Items for the Streamlining Working Group
The document outlines the action items of the Streamlining Working Group, aimed at enhancing efficiency and harmonization among foundations and research institutions in key administrative areas. The group plans to form specialized sub-groups focusing on (A) portal and application/proposal systems, (B) financial reporting and invoicing, and (C) common policies and terms such as data sharing and con
Alternatives to Effort Reporting
The document summarizes a presentation delivered at the October 2017 COGR Meeting in Washington, D.C., focused on exploring alternatives to traditional effort reporting in research administration. Initiated by the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) in January 2016, the Cohort project brought together 90 diverse research institutions to develop and promote model policies
HHS and NIH Research Regulatory Reform
The document from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a comprehensive analysis of regulatory challenges faced by research institutions under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It details longstanding concerns about the escalating administrative burden and costs associated with federal research regulations, highlight
