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
The China Initiative: October 2019 Meeting
The document discusses the U.S. Department of Justice’s response to economic and national security threats posed by the Chinese government, with a focus on the “China Initiative.” It addresses two principal concerns within academia: theft of intellectual property, trade secrets, and advanced technologies, and efforts to influence and compromise academic openness. A significant portion of U.S. econ
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
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
Costing & Audit Update: June 2019 Meeting
The document provides a comprehensive overview of key updates and ongoing issues discussed at the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) June 2019 meeting, focusing on costing, audit practices, and compliance for research-intensive universities. Major topics included the handling of procurement credits and rebates, particularly in relation to federal awards, with case studies from the University
NSF Will Not Tolerate Harassment An Update on the Foundation’s Activities to Address Harassment: June 2019 Meeting
The document outlines the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) committed efforts to address and prevent harassment, particularly sexual harassment, within NSF-funded activities. Following a period of public consultation and engagement with academic and scientific stakeholders, NSF implemented a new term and condition effective October 22, 2018. This requirement mandates that awardee institutions pr
