Event Materials
Today’s Case Studies: A Focus on Compensation Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis: April 2020
The document provides an overview and summary of a COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) webinar held on April 17, 2020, focused on compensation issues at research institutions amidst the COVID-19 crisis. The content underscores the rapidly evolving circumstances affecting federally funded research activities, referencing multiple Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memos and federal guidance
Case Studies on COVID -19’s Impact on Sponsored Activities at Research Institutions
The document outlines the proceedings and key messages from a COGR-hosted webinar conducted on April 9, 2020, focused on the impact of COVID-19 on sponsored activities at research institutions. The content emphasizes the rapidly changing landscape as both federal agencies and academic institutions respond to the pandemic. It provides an overview of the session’s objectives, including sharing up-to
Framework for Review of Individual Global Engagements In Academic Research: March 2020 Meeting
The document outlines the development and objectives of a framework by the Research Ethics & Compliance Committee (REC) for the review of individual global engagements in academic research. The framework is designed to help institutions manage the benefits and risks of global research collaborations through structured disclosure, risk assessment, and risk management strategies, with the aim of
RSIP Committee Report: March 2020 Meeting
The document provides an update on several key initiatives and regulatory changes impacting research security and intellectual property management, primarily within the context of federally funded research in the United States. It outlines the ongoing redevelopment of the iEdison system, which simplifies compliance with federal invention reporting requirements, noting milestones such as stakeholde
STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING A CULTURE OF INTEGRITY IN RESEARCH: February 2020 Meeting
The document details the significant research misconduct incident at Duke University that led to a $112.5 million settlement with the federal government following allegations under the False Claims Act. It outlines how a research technician’s data fabrication between 2006 and 2013 impacted numerous federally funded grants and resulted in multiple paper retractions. The case highlighted deficiencie
February 2020 Meeting Attendee List
The document presents an attendee list for an event held on February 27-28, 2020, organized by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) in Washington, DC. Attendees comprise a broad spectrum of senior administrators, directors, compliance officers, and executives from a wide range of leading research institutions, universities, medical centers, and research foundations across the United States
Considerations for Cloud Computing - February 2020 Meeting
The document outlines a discussion by a cloud workgroup at the February 2020 COGR Meeting regarding the complexities research institutions face with cloud computing. The history section traces the evolution of cloud services from Amazon’s AWS debut in 2006 to key policy milestones and reports, highlighting the emergence of indirect cost (Facilities & Administrative, or F&A) considerations
February 27-28, 2020 Meeting Agenda
The document outlines the agenda for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for February 27-28, 2020, at the Washington Marriott Hotel. It provides logistical details regarding hotel reservations, registration cancellation policies, and the use of live polling software for audience participation. The meeting encompasses a series of sessions focused on current issues in rese
Conflict of commitment panel: November 2019 Meeting
The document summarizes discussions from the October 24, 2019, COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) panel on Conflict of Commitment (COC), focusing on evolving federal requirements and institutional responses. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF) have both recently expanded disclosure requirements for researchers, mandating comprehensive reporting of al
Effort Reporting Check-in: The UG, Five Years Later: October 2019 Meeting
The document summarizes the state of effort reporting and compensation compliance in research institutions five years after the implementation of the Uniform Guidance (UG). Presented during the October 2019 COGR meeting, the session brings together institutional representatives to discuss reform initiatives, challenges, and best practices, particularly concerning payroll certification processes an
