Event Materials
Direct sponsor funding to affiliated entities for international activity: October 2019 Meeting
The document, authored by William Ferreira, Partner at Hogan Lovells, examines the legal, administrative, and strategic considerations associated with direct sponsor funding to affiliated overseas entities, as opposed to the traditional “unified” model in which such entities are integral extensions of US universities. It highlights growing trends, such as the PEPFAR program's push for channel
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
October 2019 Meeting Attendee List
The document is an attendee list for a professional event held on October 24-25, 2019, in Washington, D.C., organized by COGR (Council on Governmental Relations). It contains a comprehensive roster of participants, including their names, titles, and affiliated institutions. The attendees represent a broad spectrum of roles connected with research administration, compliance, finance, and sponsored
October 24-25, 2019 Meeting Agenda
The document outlines the agenda for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for October 24-25, 2019, at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. The first day features a series of sessions addressing key administrative, compliance, and policy issues affecting research institutions. These sessions include discussions on the evolving landscape of effort reporting und
Reproducibility in Science: June 2019 Meeting
This document presents a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding reproducibility and replicability in scientific research, as addressed by a committee of experts led by David B. Allison. The committee was tasked with defining these concepts across diverse scientific fields, investigating the prevalence of non-reproducibility and non-replicability, reviewing current improvement efforts, an
Office of Research Integrity Update: June 2019 Meeting
The document provides an update from the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, outlining its structure, responsibilities, and current initiatives as presented at a 2019 COGR meeting. The ORI is organized into three divisions: the Office of the Director, the Division of Investigative Oversight, and the Division of Education & Integrity. It is
SCIENCE & SECURITY EFFECTIVE PRACTICES: June 2019 Meeting
The document outlines effective practices implemented by U.S. research universities to address security threats and concerns over foreign influence in academia, based on a survey conducted in October 2018 with responses from 39 institutions. The survey aimed to inform policymakers, facilitate inter-institutional learning, aggregate current practices, and demonstrate institutional commitment to saf
Challenges Relating to the 2018 Farm Bill: June 2019 Meeting
The document summarizes concerns and challenges faced by research universities regarding changes introduced by the 2018 Farm Bill (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018) and corresponding agency guidance, particularly in the administration of federally funded agricultural research, education, and extension grants. Key issues include the introduction of a matching requirement for certain programs, re
