Event Materials
Costing Hot Topics: February 2023 Meeting
The document presents a multifaceted discussion regarding the financial and regulatory challenges facing institutions of higher education (IHEs) in conducting research, with a particular emphasis on the cost burden imposed by federal requirements and the impact on American research competitiveness. Drawing on the 2021 National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) sur
Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice: February 2023 Meeting
The document outlines the U.S. federal government’s comprehensive framework for scientific integrity, as developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Subcommittee on Scientific Integrity. The framework sets out clear objectives to strengthen a culture of scientific integrity across federal agencies, emphasizing
COGR Meet and Greet Presentation February 2023 Meeting
The document summarizes a "Meet & Greet" event held on February 28, 2023, with leadership from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), including Chair Jeffrey Silber, President Wendy Streitz, and incoming President Matt Owens. The agenda covered an overview of COGR, its history, organizational structure, roles, and avenues for member engagement. The historical outline traces CO
ARPA-H: The Mission: February 2023 Meeting
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a newly established federal research and development agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), tasked with accelerating transformative health outcomes for all. ARPA-H operates under a distinct mandate from President Biden to pursue ambitious, high-risk, high-impact projects that address major health challenges
Research Security and Responsible Internationalization: February 2023 Meeting
The presentation by Rebecca Keiser, Chief of Research Security, Strategy & Policy at the National Science Foundation, addresses recent developments and ongoing efforts to enhance research security and responsible international collaboration in the U.S. research community. The document provides an overview of the timeline for implementing key aspects of research security, particularly in respon
NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy Readiness Webinar
The NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy Readiness Webinar, held on January 17, 2023, served as a preparatory session for the new NIH DMS policy effective January 25, 2023. The webinar featured presentations by leaders from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and NIH, focusing on institutional readiness, budgeting and costing implications, and policy implementation. According to s
October 2022 Attendee List
The document provides a detailed roster of attendees for a meeting held on October 20-21, 2022, organized by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR). The list comprises senior research administrators, compliance officers, legal counsel, and executives from a wide array of prominent research institutions, universities, independent research centers, and foundations across the United States. Att
Committee Reports: October 2022 Meeting
The October 2022 COGR meeting featured comprehensive updates from its key committees—Costing and Financial Compliance (CFC), Contracts & Grants Administration (CGA), Research Security & Intellectual Property (RSIP), and Research Ethics & Compliance (REC). Each committee, chaired by representatives from prominent research universities, addressed ongoing and emerging issues impacting the
Attendee List: October 2022 Meeting
The document is an extensive attendee list for a meeting held on October 20-21, 2022, organized by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR). It details the names, titles, and affiliations of participants representing a wide array of institutions primarily in the domain of research administration, compliance, policy, and university-sponsored programs. The attendees include senior administrators
