Event Materials
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
UG Update Friday, June 10
The document summarizes updates discussed at the June 2016 COGR meeting pertaining to unresolved issues with the Uniform Guidance (UG), as communicated in a March 16 letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Key topics include procurement rules—COGR is requesting an extension of the grace period and possible reopening of rulemaking—and c
Proposed Revisions to the NSF Proposal AwardCOGR
The proposed significant changes to the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), as presented in the briefing to COGR on June 9, 2016, aim to streamline and clarify the document’s structure and content. Key reforms include the unification of the previously separate Grant Proposal Guide (GPG) and Award & Administration Guide (AAG) into a single PAPPG document with seque
CHORUS COGR 060916
The document outlines the role of CHORUS, Crossref, and ORCID in improving public access to research and supporting compliance with US federal funder mandates. It highlights the evolution and efficiency of scholarly communication infrastructure, focusing on reliable linking (via DOI), persistent researcher identification (via ORCID), and streamlined compliance monitoring. Crossref, established as
Presentation_on_Deemed_Export_Controls_-_Slides
The presentation authored by Robert Hardy addresses the concept of "deemed exports" and its implications for research universities in the context of U.S. export control regulations, particularly under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Deemed exports refer to the transfer or disclosure of controlled technologies or technical
Presentation_on_Deemed_Export_Controls
The document, authored by Robert Hardy and presented at a 2004 conference on higher education research and compliance, thoroughly examines the implications of federal export control regulations—specifically those governing deemed exports—for U.S. universities. Export controls, intended to safeguard national security by restricting the dissemination of sensitive technologies and information, are pr
