Event Materials
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
June 2017 Presentation: NSF Perspective on Fostering Research Integrity Report
The document is a summary of a panel discussion led by Joan Ferrini-Mundy, then Chief Operating Officer of the National Science Foundation (NSF), addressing the NSF's perspectives on fostering integrity in research as highlighted in the National Academy of Sciences' "Fostering Integrity in Research" report. The NSF's substantial financial investment in research and educati
COGR June 8-9, 2017 Meeting Agenda Now Available
The document is an official agenda for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for June 8-9, 2017, at the Washington Marriott Hotel. It provides logistical details for participant registration, hotel accommodations, and deadlines, and outlines the session topics and speakers. The meeting addresses critical issues in research administration, including the management and compl
Single Audits Under the Uniform Guidance
The document outlines key changes affecting single audits under the Uniform Guidance (UG), as presented by representatives from PWC, AICPA, and KPMG. The main areas of change include adjustments to the identification of major programs, an increased emphasis on internal control procedures, and updates reflected in the 2017 Compliance Supplement. Specifically, for Student Financial Aid programs, the
Implementation of Single IRB
The document outlines the implementation of the NIH Single Institutional Review Board (sIRB) Policy for multi-site studies, as discussed in a 2017 panel at the Council on Governmental Relations meeting. The policy requires that domestic sites participating in NIH-funded, non-exempt multi-site studies using the same protocol must designate a single IRB of record, enhancing consistency and streamlin
Public Access Panel
The document details a panel discussion moderated by Jackie Bendall of COGR, with participation from senior research and finance administrators and a policy leader from the Association of American Universities. The primary focus is the evolving landscape of public access policies for federally funded scientific research, particularly in light of the 2013 OSTP memorandum directing federal agencies
AAU & APLU Public Access Working Group Presentation
The Public Access Working Group formed by the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) was developed in response to continuing federal directives, especially the 2013 OSTP memo, and evolving discussions among libraries, publishers, and other stakeholders regarding public access to research outputs. Key concerns driving the group�
February 23-24, 2017 Meeting Agenda
The document outlines the agenda and logistical details for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for February 23-24, 2017, at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. It provides attendees with essential information on hotel reservations, registration procedures, and cancellation policies, emphasizing timely coordination due to limited room availability and assoc
October 2016 Meeting Agenda
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) scheduled its meeting for October 20-21, 2016, at the Washington Marriott Hotel, providing detailed logistical information regarding registration, hotel accommodations, and cancellation policies. The agenda underscores COGR's commitment to fostering dialogue on key issues in research administration, compliance, and regulatory reforms. Sessions will
June 2016 Meeting Agenda
The document outlines the agenda and logistical information for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting held at the Washington Marriott Hotel on June 9-10, 2016. Registration procedures, hotel reservation deadlines, and cancellation policies are detailed to facilitate attendee planning. The meeting features a comprehensive program of sessions focused on federal research policy, grants
