Event Materials
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The document outlines the agenda and logistical details for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for June 3 and 4, 2010 at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. It provides guidance on hotel reservations, registration procedures, and cancellation policies, emphasizing the importance of timely arrangements due to limited room availability and specific cut-off d
151639
The document outlines the agenda for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for February 18-19, 2010, at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. It provides detailed logistical information about registration, accommodations, and deadlines for arrangements and cancellations. The event is open exclusively to employees of member universities and their affiliated enti
Feb2016MeetingAgenda (2)
The document presents the agenda for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for February 25-26, 2016, at the Washington Marriott Hotel, with logistical details on hotel reservations and registration procedures. The meeting encompasses a comprehensive series of sessions focused on key policy and administrative issues confronting research institutions. Highlights include disc
DATA Act Section 5 Update
The document provides a comprehensive overview of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) efforts to implement Section 5 of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act) of 2014, with a particular focus on the Section 5 Grants Pilot managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The DATA Act aims to establish standardized, government-wide financial data reporti
Jeff Botkin Common Rule Presentation
This document, presented by Dr. Jeffrey R. Botkin to the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), examines the ethical, regulatory, and practical challenges associated with informed consent for secondary research using clinical biospecimens, with a particular focus on residual dried blood spots from newborn screening. It outlines evolving federal regulations and the implications of the Newborn Sc
University Efforts to Reduce Admin Burden
The session documented at the February 25, 2016 COGR Meeting highlighted ongoing efforts by universities and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to mitigate administrative and regulatory burdens in research. Reflecting concerns raised in prominent national reports, the session aimed to provide concrete examples of initiatives that streamline administrative processes for investigators and adminis
June2016Registration Materials
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) announced the upcoming regular meeting scheduled for June 9-10, 2016, at the Washington Marriott Georgetown Hotel in Washington, D.C. The meeting agenda includes interest group sessions, forums, committee reports, and networking opportunities, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. on June 9. A range of activities, such as current topics sessions, gue
June2016MeetingAgenda
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. It provides detailed instructions on registration, hotel booking, and cancellation policies, emphasizing key deadlines to ensure attendees secure accommodations at the preferred rate and receive refunds if necessary.
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ChangeandFederalAssistance
The document, presented by Jeffrey D. Johnson of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), outlines the structure, roles, and challenges associated with federal grants management. It details the responsibilities of the Division of Grants, which provides leadership on grants policy, oversight, systems coordination, and streamlining. The Office of Grants Policy, Oversight and Evaluation (OG
COGR Admin Burden Checklist
The document outlines a session from the June 2016 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting, focusing on strategies to reduce the administrative burden on research investigators and support staff at academic institutions while maintaining required regulatory compliance. The session features updates from research administration leaders at Emory University, Stanford University, and Harvard U
