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FUNDING SOURCES FOR RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES (Addendum to Finances of Research Universities – June 2014)
This document, issued by the Council on Governmental Relations in July 2020, provides an overview of the funding sources available to research universities in the context of the profound challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated economic downturn. It highlights that institutions across all types—public and private, with or without medical schools—are facing a deep financial cris
Furlough Programs and Implications for Financial Research Compliance (Updated)
COGR provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial and compliance implications of implementing furlough programs at higher education and research institutions, particularly in response to the budgetary pressures brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines key considerations such as federal cost principles under 2 CFR 200, the treatment of different funding scenarios, split-funded empl
Joint Association & Institutional Letter to President Trump on Fetal Tissue Research Restrictions and COVID-19
The letter, dated March 25, 2020, is a joint appeal from numerous leading scientific, medical, and patient advocacy organizations to President Donald J. Trump. The signatories urge a reconsideration and immediate lifting of federal restrictions on research involving human fetal tissue, emphasizing the critical role such research plays in developing treatments and vaccines during the COVID-19 pande
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19’s Impact on Federal Awards (Version 2.0)
The document provides a comprehensive update on federal funding agency guidance and flexibilities in response to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has directed federal agencies to provide short-term administrative and financial relief, although implementation of these flexibilities varies by agency. Some agencies, such as the NIH, have permi
COGR February 2019 Meeting Report
The February 28-March 1, 2019 meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) addressed a broad spectrum of issues affecting research institutions, with a strong emphasis on science and security. The report outlines growing federal concerns related to foreign influence on U.S. research, particularly regarding the potential for illicit transfer or misuse of sensitive data and intellectual p
Research Project Support Costs Work Group
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