COGR Update
COGR September 2022 Update
The September 2022 COGR Update provides a thorough overview of recent developments, initiatives, and ongoing issues relevant to the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and its member institutions, which are primarily engaged in research administration and compliance. Key announcements include the opening of registration for the October 2022 meeting, the launch of the COGR Member Portal, the i
June 2022 Update
The June 2022 Update from COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) provides a broad overview of recent developments impacting the research administration community, with particular attention to regulatory compliance, research security, export controls, intellectual property, costing and financial regulations, and research ethics. Notable announcements include the imminent launch of the COGR Member
COGR May 2022 Update
The May 2022 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a thorough overview of recent developments affecting academic research administration in the United States. Key highlights include ongoing legislative and regulatory changes regarding research security, intellectual property management, cybersecurity, and compliance. Notably, the update addresses security concerns raise
COGR March 2022 Update
The March 2022 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides an extensive overview of recent developments in federal research policy, compliance, and administration impacting research institutions. Key topics addressed include modifications to Department of Energy (DOE) policy on domestic manufacturing requirements for federally funded inventions, renewed petitions for federal
COGR February 2022 Update
The February 2022 Update from COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) provides an extensive overview of recent and forthcoming developments affecting research administration and compliance, particularly within higher education and academic research institutions. Central topics include heightened research security and intellectual property management, regulatory changes, evolving compliance requir
Update & Errata to COGR November 2021 Update
The document provides an update and clarification regarding the resolution of an NSF Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit finding related to the application of Facilities & Administrative (F&A) cost rates on NSF awards, as discussed during a recent NIH/NSF panel session. The concern stemmed from situations where an institution proposes an F&A cost rate during the grant application p
COGR's November 2021 Update
The November 2021 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides an in-depth overview of recent developments affecting research security, intellectual property management, research ethics and compliance, costing, financial compliance, and contracts and grants administration for academic institutions. Key updates include the Department of Defense’s (DOD) implementation of CMMC 2.
COGR's August 2021 Update
The August 2021 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a detailed overview of recent developments and forthcoming activities affecting research administration, compliance, and policy in the U.S. higher education and research sectors. Key highlights include the announcement of COGR’s upcoming virtual meeting in October 2021 and extensive updates on federal research securi
June 2021 COGR Update
The June 2021 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) delivers a comprehensive overview of recent legislative, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to research security, compliance, financial management, and diversity initiatives within the U.S. research community. Key legislative actions include the advancement of the National Science Foundation for the Future Act and the
COGR's May 2021 Update
The May 2021 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments affecting research institutions in areas such as research security, compliance, COVID-19-related policies, and federal funding regulations. The document outlines preparations for the upcoming virtual COGR meeting in June and anticipates future events, while also updating m
