Event Materials
Revisions to the Uniform Guidance: October 2023 Meeting
The document provides a detailed overview of the proposed revisions to 2 CFR 200, commonly known as the Uniform Guidance, with a focus on the implications for research institutions and other stakeholders. These revisions, announced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in October 2023, represent a substantial rewrite since the last major update in 2020. The changes aim to incorporate new st
Updates from the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) with Director Sheila Garrity: October 2023 Meeting
The Office of Research Integrity (ORI), under the leadership of Director Sheila Garrity, oversees the enforcement and promotion of research integrity within institutions funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Division of Education and Integrity manages approximately 6,000 institutional assurances, reviews policies and procedures related to research misconduct, conducts com
October 2023 Meeting Agenda
The October 2023 meeting held by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) at the Washington Marriott Hotel featured a comprehensive agenda focused on key policy, regulatory, and operational topics relevant to research administration and compliance. The event opened with presentations on the results and ongoing analysis of the 2023 F&A (Facilities and Administrative) Institutional Survey, a
Session Materials Available: Workshop on Compliance with Research Security Requirements and the Associated Cost of Compliance Survey
On September 27, 2023, COGR hosted a virtual, interactive workshop to provide an opportunity for members to share information on institutional efforts to comply with research security requirements and how to assess associated costs and institutional burden. The workshop was led by COGR directors and members of COGR’s four committees.
Slides: Workshop on Compliance with Research Security Requirements and the Associated Cost of Compliance Survey
The workshop, organized by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and held on September 27, 2023, focused on compliance with evolving research security requirements, particularly in response to federal directives such as NSPM-33 and the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. Key topics included the current regulatory landscape, developments still pending—such as final disclosure forms and research secu
Workshop on Compliance with Research Security Requirements and the Associated Cost of Compliance Survey
The workshop, held on September 27, 2023, and organized by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), addressed institutional compliance with evolving federal research security requirements, particularly those stemming from NSPM-33 and the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. Presentations and discussions focused on current and forthcoming mandates from agencies such as NSF, NIH, DOE, and DOD, emphasizi
Times Up for TikTok—Implications of the Prohibition on ByteDance Covered Application
Webinar Recording (Log in required): https://cogr.member365.org/sharingnetwork/workspace/view/34
June 2023 Committee Reports
The June 2023 Committee Reports and Hot Topics document from COGR provides an in-depth overview of recent activities, updates, and ongoing concerns across four key committees: Costing and Financial Compliance (CFC), Contracts & Grants Administration (CGA), Research, Ethics & Compliance (REC), and Research Security & Intellectual Property (RSIP). The CFC committee is focused on moderniz
Navigating the Federal and State Legislative Landscapes: June 2023 Meeting
The document provides a detailed overview of the growing tension and policy conflicts between federal and state governments concerning academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and campus governance, particularly in higher education. It outlines the increasing trend of state interventions, often in the form of legislative measures targeting so-called “divisive concepts” such as critical race theor
