Event Materials
Committee Reports—October 2025 Meeting
The October 24, 2025 Committee Reports & Hot Topics document from the four standing COGR Committees outlines recent and ongoing activities across its four main committees: Contracts & Grants Administration (CGA), Research Ethics & Compliance (REC), Research Security & Intellectual Property (RSIP), and Costing and Financial Compliance (CFC). Key issues discussed include federal poli…
Uniform Guidance Revisions—Then, Now and When October 2025
A summary from COGR's October 2025 membership meeting of updates to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) Compliance Supplement affecting research institutions’ management of federal awards, as well as potential issues in future F&A cost reimbursement models.
October 23-24, 2025 COGR Meeting Materials
Slide presentations shared during the October 23-24, 2025 COGR meeting in Washington D.C.
Cybersecurity Implementation and Updates from the University Perspective
The document presents a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity implementation and ongoing updates from the university perspective, focusing particularly on compliance with federal requirements such as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and NIST standards. Leaders from the University of Virginia (UVA), Johns Hopkins University (JHU), and the University of Pittsburgh shared their
Attendee List - October 2025 Membership Meeting
The document provides an attendee list for the Membership Meeting organized by COGR in Washington, D.C., scheduled for October 23-24, 2025. It enumerates representatives—primarily senior administrators and compliance officers—from a broad spectrum of leading research universities, academic medical centers, independent institutes, and research organizations across the United States, detailing both
Responsible Use of AI in Research
The document, presented by Dr. Courtney Karmelita, addresses the responsible use of AI in research, dispelling common misconceptions by emphasizing that AI is a valuable tool—akin to prior technological advances—that can be utilized ethically and effectively within existing frameworks and policies. It outlines best practices for integrating AI into research activities, including ensuring transpare
Navigating the Storm 2.0: Institutional Perspectives on a Changing Federal Landscape—October 2025
The document outlines the agenda and discussion framework for “Navigating the Storm 2.0: Institutional Perspectives on a Changing Federal Landscape,” a session held by COGR on October 24, 2025. The event features COGR directors leading table discussions on pressing topics such as research security, compliance challenges, financial and administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement, research funding c
Simplifying Research Regulations and Policies: Optimizing American Science – A NASEM Report (October 2025 COGR Meeting)
This presentation summarizes findings and recommendations from the September 2025 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) report Simplifying Research Regulations and Policies: Optimizing American Science.
Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education
Slide presentations shared during the October 23-24, 2025 COGR meeting in Washington D.C.
October 23-24, 2025 Meeting Agenda
The COGR October 2025 Membership Meeting, to be held in Washington D.C., will feature sessions addressing key issues in higher education research administration, including the federal "Compact for Academic Excellence," Uniform Guidance revisions, the impact of artificial intelligence on research integrity, regulatory simplification, cybersecurity compliance, and current legislative updates. Attend
