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AAU, COGR PRAISE DOD MEMORANDUM, ISSUE REPORT ON RESTRICTIVE CLAUSES IN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CONTRACTS
The document announces the issuance of a memorandum by Undersecretary of Defense John J. Young, Jr., which affirms the Department of Defense’s policy to avoid restricting publication or dissemination of results from DOD-funded basic and applied research, except in cases where such research is classified or otherwise legally restricted. This policy clarification follows concerns highlighted in a ne
Finances of Research Universities - 2008
This paper, published by COGR in March 2008, provides a detailed overview of the financial structures of research universities, focusing on their primary revenue streams and expenditures. It highlights the shift in revenue composition, particularly the increasing reliance on federal grants and contracts as state appropriations decline for public institutions, and outlines the significant universit
COGR_Animal_Research_Statement
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), in its Animal Research Statement, underscores the critical role that animal research has played in advancing medical knowledge and treatment for both humans and animals. The document notes that nearly every significant medical advancement over the past century—including antibiotics, anesthetics, organ transplants, and pain management—has depended on in
Tuition Caps on NIH NRSA Awards
COGR opposes proposed caps on tuition for NIH NRSA awards.
