Event Materials
Meet REC! COGR’s Research Ethics & Compliance Committee: March 2022 Meeting
The Research Ethics & Compliance Committee (REC) of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) serves a critical role in addressing a broad array of topics relevant to research compliance and ethics within academic institutions. Chaired by Naomi Schrag of Columbia University and composed of representatives from leading research universities and organizations—including several at-large member
NIH Data Management Policy: New Resources: March 2022 Meeting
The NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy, effective January 25, 2023, represents an evolution of longstanding efforts to advance data sharing in biomedical research. The policy mandates that all NIH-funded research submit a Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan and adhere to it, thereby formalizing expectations for responsible and maximized data sharing while allowing justified limitations for
Lawrence Tabak (Guest Speaker Presentation): March 2022 COGR Meeting
The document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Lawrence Tabak, Acting Director of the NIH, given at the March 1, 2022 meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR). The discussion covered leadership changes at NIH, funding trends, updates on the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), and a focused commentary on gender bias in academia. Details were provided on NIH's f
Strengthening Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at NIH: June 2022 Meeting
The document outlines the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) comprehensive strategy to strengthen diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within its workforce and the broader biomedical research community. Guided by federal mandates, such as Executive Order 14035 and legislative directives, NIH developed a strategic plan with both broad and specific objectives to address systemic
Overview of DARPA’s Countering Foreign Influence Program (CFIP) and Senior/Key Personnel Foreign Influence Risk Rubric
Overview of DARPA’s Countering Foreign Influence Program (CFIP) and Senior/Key Personnel Foreign Influence Risk Rubric DARPA officials Wes Bennett, Director, Contracts Management Office and Kevin Flaherty, Assist. Director, Policy; Oversight, Security; Intelligence Directorate will provide an overview of DARPA’s CFIP.
Overview of New NSPM-33 Guidance—January 2022 Webinar
These are slides from COGR's webinar providing an overview of OSTP's NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance.
COGR Webinar: Overview of the National Science & Technology Council’s January 4, 2021 Guidance for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33)
January 11 @ 4pm ET: Overview of the National Science & Technology Council’s January 4, 2021 Guidance for Implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (NSPM-33) This webinar will present an overview of the guidance document’s main provisions and discuss key points that institutions should consider. Plenty of time will be afforded for an audience question and answer
Association Update: Association of Research Libraries: October 2021 Meeting
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL), established in 1932 and comprising 126 member libraries from research-intensive institutions, plays a pivotal role in convening, shaping, and influencing systemic change within the academic and research library sector. During the October 2021 update, ARL leadership outlined key 2021-2022 priorities, including public policy advocacy, efforts to ensure en
Science & Security: Focus on China: October 2021 Meeting
The document summarizes discussions from an October 2021 forum addressing the complexities of science and security in the context of U.S.-China relations, with particular focus on the treatment of Chinese students and scholars, the risks of racial profiling, and policy approaches to Chinese influence in academia and technology. The panel, consisting of academic leaders and national security expert
Revisiting the Framework for Reviewing Global Engagements: October 2021 Meeting
The document provides an extensive overview of the evolving frameworks, institutional responses, and ongoing challenges universities face in managing global research engagements amid increasing federal scrutiny of research integrity and disclosure compliance, especially regarding foreign affiliations and support. Through presentations from leaders at Columbia, Pittsburgh, Harvard, Michigan, and Te
