Comment Letter
COGR Joins Multi Association Comment Letter on the National Strategy for Expanding American Innovation (Docket #PTO-P-2020-0057)
The document presents joint comments from four major academic and research organizations regarding the USPTO’s National Strategy for Expanding American Innovation. The associations express strong support for the strategy and the principles shared by their peer organizations. They emphasize the importance of rigor, excellence, equity, and inclusivity in federally funded research, and highlight ongo
COGR Joins Coalition Letter to HHS on Proposed Fetal Tissue Rule (RIN 0991-AC15)
The letter, addressed to Acting Secretary Norris Cochran of the Department of Health and Human Services, urges the withdrawal of the proposed rule (RIN 0991-AC-15) concerning increased safeguards and integrity requirements for extramural research involving human fetal tissue (HFT). Representing a broad coalition of scientific, medical, and patient organizations, the signatories argue that the rule
COGR Comment Letter to NSF on 22-1 PAPPG
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 190 research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted comprehensive comments to the National Science Foundation (NSF) regarding the proposed updates in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), specifically NSF 22-1. COGR’s commentary focuses on achieving greater clarity and harmonization in policy langua
COGR Submits Letter to Biden Administration on Administrative Burden in Research
COGR wrote to President Biden to express appreciation for his administration's commitment to research and to offer recommendations for maximizing the impact of federal research funding. The letter details concerns regarding excessive and inefficient regulatory burdens on federally funded research, highlighting their detrimental effects on productivity and institutional resources, and presents elev
COGR Submits Letter to ORI on RFI on Research Integrity (85 FR 66341)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 190 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutes, responded to the Office of Research Integrity's (ORI) request for information regarding fostering a climate of research integrity through training and education. COGR acknowledges the critical role of Responsible Conduct of Research (RI/RCR) education in promoting ethical resea
Joint Association Letter to DoD Regarding CMMC (DFARS Case 2019-D041)
The letter, jointly submitted by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), EDUCAUSE, the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the American Council on Education (ACE), articulates deep concerns regarding the Department of Defense’s (DOD) interim rule implementing the NIST Special Publication 800-171 Assessment Methodology
