Event Materials
June_2012_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Afternoon_Dual_Use_Presentation_-_Thomann
The document, a presentation delivered by Wayne Thomann at the June 2012 COGR meeting, outlines Duke University's approach to overseeing dual use research of concern (DURC) through its Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). The presentation emphasizes the need to balance vigilance against misuse with the imperative to promote beneficial scientific research. It details the Duke IBC’s officia
June_2012_COGR_Meeting_Thursday_Afternoon_NCATS_Presentation_-_Insel
The document summarizes a presentation delivered by Dr. Thomas Insel at the June 2012 COGR meeting, outlining the creation and objectives of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), established in December 2011 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2012. NCATS was designed to accelerate the development, testing, and implementation of diagnostics and therapeutics f
February 2012 Meeting Agenda
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) announced details for its meeting scheduled for February 23-24, 2012, at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. The agenda includes several key sessions addressing timely topics relevant to research administration and compliance for COGR member institutions. The Thursday program opens with concurrent sessions, one focusing on the outlook for
Timing of FCOI Reporting
The document outlines the processes and requirements for the timing and submission of Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) disclosures and reports in connection with NIH funding. It details that institutions must implement FCOI policies for each new grant or cooperative agreement after the compliance date, with the option to coordinate implementation across all Public Health Service (PHS) funded
Update on the NSB Priorities and Recommendations on Scientific Data Mgmt. February 2012 Meeting
The document provides an update on the priorities and recommendations of the National Science Board (NSB) concerning scientific data management, as presented by Dr. José-Marie Griffiths, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bryant University. The update was delivered to the Council on Governmental Relations on February 23, 2012. Central to the discussion is the establishment of a Data Policy Tas
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The document outlines the discussion and recommendations surrounding the implementation of changes to the federal Circular A‐21 policy, specifically concerning the direct charging of costs associated with project management activities in sponsored research projects. The primary argument, advanced by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and exemplified by Duke University’s response, is that
COSTING POLICIES OUTLOOK 2012 - February 2012 Meeting
The document provides a detailed examination of institutional costing policies and the evolution of effort reporting mechanisms, focusing particularly on the context of research universities and federally funded projects. It discusses the drawbacks of traditional effort reporting systems, highlighting their inefficiency, administrative burden, and divergence from their original intent of verifying
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The document outlines the agenda and logistical arrangements for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for October 27-28, 2011 at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. It provides detailed information on registration procedures, hotel booking deadlines, and cancellation policies for participants. The meeting will encompass several substantive sessions addressin
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The document outlines the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) scheduled for June 9-10, 2011, at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. Key administrative details are provided, including instructions on hotel reservations, registration procedures, and deadlines for cancellations and refunds. The agenda consists of a robust program featuring con
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The agenda outlines the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for February 17-18, 2011, at the Washington Marriott Hotel, with detailed logistical instructions for registration, accommodations, and session participation. The event is designed exclusively for employees of COGR member institutions and their affiliates, emphasizing timely action regarding hotel reservations and r
