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COGR Testimony at NIH Hearings on March-in Rights
NIH has denied the request from Essential Inventions, Inc. to exercise march-in rights under The Bayh-Dole Act in connection with the pricing of Norvir, marketed by Abbott Laboratories for the treatment of patients with HIV/AIDS. The decision and related materials are available online.
Costing Issues
COGR provides an in-depth analysis of how universities address federal requirements for effort reporting related to compensation on federally funded research awards. Triggered by recent audit findings and heightened oversight, the paper explores the relevant federal guidance—principally OMB Circular A-21 and A-110—and highlights the inherent challenges universities face in accurately tracking and
Notification Letter for 45 CFR 46.118 Determinations for NSF Awards
COGR has been working with NSF staff to develop
University Technology Transfer—Evolution and Revolutions
The document, published by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to commemorate its 50th anniversary, offers a comprehensive examination of the evolution of university research administration in the United States, with a particular focus on technology transfer and the complex dynamics surrounding indirect cost recovery for federally sponsored research. Drawing on essays and analyses by nota
Technology_Transfer_in_U.S._Research_Universities
The document "Technology Transfer in U.S. Research Universities: Dispelling Common Myths," published by the Council on Governmental Relations in March 2000, addresses widespread misconceptions about university technology transfer. It highlights the significant role U.S. research universities play in moving scientific discoveries from academic labs to commercial markets, primarily through
The_Goal_Protecting_Fundamental_Research_-_Handout_from_February_2001_Session
The handout from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) session in February 2001 addresses concerns regarding the impact of expanded export controls, specifically the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), on fundamental research at universities. It references National Security Decision Directive 189 (NSDD 189), which affirms that unclassified, fundamental research intended for pub
RITDDraft9-9-09sws.doc
The document from the Council on Governmental Relations presents a comprehensive analysis of the policies, regulations, and institutional responsibilities concerning rights in technical data and computer software arising from federally funded research in the United States. Unlike the standardized framework established under the Bayh-Dole Act for inventions, the management of rights in data and sof
A Continuing Evolution—Responding to Federal Requirements
The document commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) through an in-depth exploration of the evolving interplay between federal policy and university research administration in the United States. Featuring essays from prominent experts, it analyzes key developments in the politics of indirect cost reimbursement, the growth of university technology transfer,
