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The 2024-2025 Year in Review from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides an in-depth summary of a year marked by significant challenges and organizational resilience in the U.S. research community. Throughout the period, COGR and its 232 member institutions—spanning universities, affiliated hospitals, and independent research institutes—faced a turbulent policy landscape shaped by s

This is COGR's FY26 (Aug.1. 2025 - July 31, 2026) annual dues notification letter. It highlights the association's continued advocacy and support for research institutions amidst challenging political and regulatory environments, details recent organizational achievements—including increased member engagement, expanded digital presence, and enhanced policy initiatives. The letter notes the essenti

 

The important work of COGR is significantly supported by COGR’s four standing committees. In 2022, the association defined a pathway for the general membership to participate as an at-large member of a committee.

The Council of Governmental Relations (COGR) has announced the appointment of Matt Owens as its incoming President, effective March 2023. Owens brings extensive experience from his current role as Executive Vice President and Vice President for Federal Relations at the Association of American Universities (AAU), where he has provided strategic leadership and overseen federal relations. With a two-

The COGR 2020-2022 Biennial Year in Review offers a comprehensive overview of the major activities, initiatives, and accomplishments of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), which represents 200 leading research institutions. Over this two-year period, COGR focused on key policy areas including research security, navigating the impacts of COVID-19, and implementation of the NIH Data Manage

This document provides a detailed overview of the selection considerations, appointment procedures, and expectations for at-large committee members at COGR (the Council on Governmental Relations). The organization relies heavily on the expertise of individuals from member institutions to serve on its four key committees, with an aim to both leverage specialized knowledge and broaden participation

The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) expresses gratitude to its member institutions for their continued support and contributions during an exceptionally challenging pandemic period. In consideration of the financial hardships many institutions have faced, COGR’s Board of Directors has decided to maintain current membership dues levels for the 2021–2022 membership year. However, the organi

The document provides a comprehensive overview of recent activities, membership updates, staff roles, and committee reports for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) as of October 2020. Three new institutional members—Oakland University, Medical College of Wisconsin, and the University of Wyoming—joined COGR during 2020. The COGR staff includes President Wendy Streitz and several key policy