Event Materials
February 2019 Meeting Agenda
The document details the agenda and logistical information for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting held in Washington, D.C. from February 28 to March 1, 2019. Attendees were encouraged to secure accommodations and complete registration requirements ahead of the meeting, with specific deadlines highlighted. The meeting convened leaders and experts from academic, governmental, and n
COGR October 2018 Meeting Report
The October 2018 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) Meeting Report offers a detailed account of ongoing developments and concerns in research administration, compliance, and policy within the academic, nonprofit, and government research communities. Notable highlights include the upcoming release of the COGR F&A (Facilities and Administrative) White Paper, which aims to clarify and advoc
SciLine - Connecting journalists to credible, articulate scientists: October 2018 Meeting
SciLine is an editorially independent, philanthropically funded organization dedicated to supporting professional journalists by providing clear, credible, and evidence-based scientific information. Through services such as expert matching on tight deadlines, the preparation of reporter-friendly fact sheets, and the organization of online media briefings, SciLine facilitates direct connections bet
Committee Reports: October 2018 Meeting
The document provides a comprehensive update from several key committees involved in university research administration and policy, highlighting recent activities, regulatory issues, and strategic priorities. The Costing Committee, chaired by representatives from leading research universities, reported ongoing discussions with federal agencies, including the HHS and NIH, regarding finance and comp
NFRI Application Process Agenda
The Streamlining Application Portals Working Group convened on November 7, 2018, with a focus on identifying and consolidating best practices for research funding application procedures. The agenda addressed key components of the application process such as eligibility criteria, deadline management, institutional submission limitations, and the clarity of funding amounts and success rates. The gro
NFRI Workshop Final Agenda
The Nonprofit Funder–Research Institution Partnership Workshop, held at the Keck Center of the National Academies on November 7, 2018, brought together stakeholders from nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and funding bodies to address key issues affecting collaborative research efforts. The agenda featured a mix of plenary and breakout sessions designed to foster dialogue and generate
Control of Licensing Subgroup Presentation
The document outlines key themes discussed by the Control of Licensing Subgroup, focusing on the balance between control and communication in the context of licensing agreements. It distinguishes considerations before and after a license is granted. Pre-license factors include developing a licensing strategy, selecting an appropriate licensee, and conducting negotiations—all processes where mainta
Research Project Support Costs Work Group
The Research Project Support Costs Work Group, co-chaired by James Luther of Duke University and Heather Snyder of the Alzheimer’s Association, has undertaken a two-pronged approach to enhance understanding and management of research funding. The Education subgroup recently organized an educational webinar aimed at funding organizations to clarify aspects of facilities and administrative costs. Bu
Strengthening Research Rigor and Reproducibility: October 2018 Meeting
The document, authored by Shai D. Silberberg of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the NIH, addresses challenges and initiatives related to strengthening research rigor and reproducibility in biomedical science. It highlights the prevalence of scientific malpractice and inadequate methodological reporting, citing increases in article retractions and the influence of bia
Improving openness and reproducibility of research: October 2018 Meeting
The document, authored by Brian Nosek of the University of Virginia's Center for Open Science, addresses the challenge of improving openness and reproducibility in scientific research. It contrasts scientific norms—such as openness, universalism, disinterestedness, and organized skepticism—with prevalent counternorms like secrecy, particularism, self-interestedness, and organized dogmatism, w
