Event Materials
SAM.gov Integration Updates and Demo for COGR
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NIH Data Management & Sharing Final Policy: February 2021 Meeting
The document outlines a session focused on the implementation and implications of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Final Policy for Data Management and Sharing, effective as of January 25, 2023. Featuring insights from NIH policymakers, academic researchers, and representatives from the COGR Data Management & Sharing Work Group, the discussion emphasizes the policy’s two core requiremen
ADVANCING THE FRONTIERS OF RESEARCH: THE FUTURE OF THE RESEARCH ENTERPRISE: February 2021 Meeting
The document outlines the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) vision for the future of scientific research, as presented by Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan. Emphasizing its core mission—to promote scientific progress, secure national defense, and advance health, prosperity, and welfare—the NSF articulates a strategy rooted in both fundamental curiosity-driven inquiry and targeted initiatives addressin
Disclosure Policies and Recommended Practices for the Research Enterprise: February 2021 Meeting
The document, issued in February 2021 by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, outlines disclosure policies and recommended practices designed to safeguard the integrity and security of the U.S. research enterprise while promoting principled international collaboration. It highlights the critical role of transparency, full disclosure, and robust organizational policies in counte
Disclosure of Outside Activities: February 2021 Meeting
The document summarizes a panel discussion held on February 24, 2021, focusing on the evolving landscape of disclosure requirements for outside activities in academic and research institutions. The presentation highlights not only the growing emphasis on foreign influence and national security concerns—particularly following the implementation of new statutory requirements such as the National Def
Diversity in Clinical Trials: February 2021 Meeting
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) virtual meeting on February 24, 2021, convened a panel of experts from academia, healthcare, and regulatory agencies to address the persistent lack of diversity in clinical trials. Presentations highlighted the ongoing underrepresentation of minority populations, older adults, and women in clinical research, as documented by FDA's Drug Trials Snaps
Federal Update: Budget and More! February 2021 Meeting
The document provides a detailed overview of recent federal actions affecting the regulatory and budgetary landscape in the United States, with particular implications for higher education and research and development (R&D). Moderated by Wendy Streitz of COGR and featuring expert panelists from AAAS, AAU, and ACE, the discussion examines the types of regulatory actions commonly used by preside
February 2021 Meeting Agenda
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COGR October 2020 Meeting Report
The October 2020 Meeting Report from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides an extensive overview of current issues facing academic research administration, with particular emphasis on the impact of COVID-19. The pandemic has led to significant disruptions in research activities, financial challenges, and a shift to a "pandemic normal" that includes operational uncertainti
COVID-19's Impact on Research from a People Perspective: October 2020 Meeting
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the multifaceted impacts of COVID-19 on the research workforce, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of international scientists, career progression challenges, and institutional responses. It details the critical role of international trainees in American academic science, highlighting their significant contributions and the complexities they
