Event Materials
A Second Look at the Final OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance – Webinar Poll Results
The document presents the results of a webinar conducted on May 15, 2024, which surveyed participants on their familiarity and perspectives regarding the final OMB guidance for federal financial assistance. The poll addressed topics such as the extent of participants’ review, equipment capitalization thresholds, institutional implementation strategies, and primary office leadership, collecting res
COGR Joins a Multi-Association Response to the Request for Comments to Docket Number DoD–2023–OS–0063 / Regulatory Identifier Number (RIN) 0790–AL49, “Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program”
The collective comments submitted by the American Council on Education (ACE), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), COGR, and EDUCAUSE address the Department of Defense’s proposed updates to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. The associations commend the DoD for recognizing that fundamental research general…
The COGR 2023 F&A Survey Preliminary Results: June 2023 Meeting
The COGR 2023 F&A Survey provides a comprehensive overview of current practices, trends, and challenges related to Facilities and Administrative (F&A) cost rates at U.S. research institutions. Conducted between January and April 2023 with 119 respondents, the survey serves as both a benchmarking tool and an advocacy resource. Its findings reveal a diverse respondent profile, predominantly
HEERF Update—Department of Education (Part I)—June 2021 Meeting
The document provides a detailed overview of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) as discussed in a COGR panel session on June 10, 2021, featuring perspectives from both the U.S. Department of Education and several universities. Rich Williams, representing the Department of Education, outlines the session structure and highlights ongoing discussions surrounding financial compliance a
COI Part 2 Case Studies: June 2020 Meeting
This document presents a case study involving a major public university that faced scrutiny after receiving letters from the NIH regarding undisclosed foreign funding and faculty commitments. The case centers on a professor with significant NIH and NSF funding who engaged in a longstanding, unpaid research collaboration with a foreign institution (UU) and subsequently received an unsolicited honor
Control of Licensing Subgroup Presentation
The document outlines key themes discussed by the Control of Licensing Subgroup, focusing on the balance between control and communication in the context of licensing agreements. It distinguishes considerations before and after a license is granted. Pre-license factors include developing a licensing strategy, selecting an appropriate licensee, and conducting negotiations—all processes where mainta
Research Project Support Costs Work Group
The Research Project Support Costs Work Group, co-chaired by James Luther of Duke University and Heather Snyder of the Alzheimer’s Association, has undertaken a two-pronged approach to enhance understanding and management of research funding. The Education subgroup recently organized an educational webinar aimed at funding organizations to clarify aspects of facilities and administrative costs. Bu
Alternatives to Effort Reporting
The document summarizes a presentation delivered at the October 2017 COGR Meeting in Washington, D.C., focused on exploring alternatives to traditional effort reporting in research administration. Initiated by the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) in January 2016, the Cohort project brought together 90 diverse research institutions to develop and promote model policies
June 2017 Presentation: Key ClinicalTrials.gov Reporting Requirements
The document provides a detailed overview of ClinicalTrials.gov, emphasizing its role as a public registry and results database for clinical studies involving human participants, encompassing interventional trials, observational studies, and expanded access programs across more than 200 countries. Managed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ClinicalTrials.gov facilitates transparency, acco
