COGR Update
COGR September 2020 Update
The September 2020 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a broad overview of recent developments affecting research institutions, particularly with respect to federal regulation and ongoing responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key announcements include the upcoming virtual October COGR meeting and major updates in federal grant guidelines, such as the Office of Managemen
COGR's May 2020 Update
The May 2020 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides an extensive overview of the challenges and developments affecting research institutions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and broader issues concerning research administration, compliance, and security. The document highlights COGR’s shift to a virtual format for its June 2020 meeting in response to ongoing publ
COGR February 2020 Update
The February 2020 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a thorough overview of current issues, regulatory developments, and policy updates affecting research institutions, particularly those related to federal funding, compliance, science security, and grants administration. Key highlights include announcements regarding COGR’s upcoming meeting, the introduction of inno
December 2019 Update
The December 2019 COGR update provides a thorough overview of ongoing developments, regulatory changes, and upcoming initiatives pertinent to research administration and compliance in higher education and affiliated research institutions. Key topics include new and changing federal requirements around international engagements, Section 117 reporting on foreign gifts and contracts, and evolving exp
September 2019 Update
The September 2019 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) update provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in regulatory policy, federal agency guidance, and legislative matters affecting research institutions, with emphasis on compliance, research security, administrative burden, and science policy. Highlights include ongoing concerns regarding foreign influence in federally fund
May 2019 Update
The May 2019 update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a comprehensive overview of current and emerging issues affecting research institutions, with a pronounced focus on the intersection of science, security, and regulatory policy. Key topics include responses to concerns about foreign influence in federally funded research, highlighted by extensive correspondence between
February 2019 Update
The February 2019 Update from COGR provides a detailed overview of ongoing and emerging issues relevant to research institutions, with a particular focus on federal policy, compliance, and administrative matters. The document outlines the anticipated release of COGR’s F&A White Paper, which seeks to serve both as a comprehensive resource and advocacy tool regarding Facilities and Administrativ
December 2018 Update
The December 2018 update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a thorough overview of current developments and challenges in the domain of federally funded research administration, policy reform, compliance, and oversight within the higher education and research community. The document highlights the upcoming release of the COGR F&A White Paper, aimed at clarifying issues
October 2018 COGR Update
The October 2018 update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) presents a comprehensive overview of key regulatory, compliance, and policy developments affecting the U.S. research community. Major topics include ongoing work on Facilities and Administrative (F&A) cost policies, notably the development of a white paper to enhance transparency and advocacy. Updates are provided on fed
September 2018 Update
The September 2018 Update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a detailed overview of key policy developments, legislative changes, compliance issues, and regulatory updates affecting research institutions and universities. The report covers a broad spectrum of topics including Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs, recent modifications to audit guidelines, and ongoin
