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AAU, COGR PRAISE DOD MEMORANDUM, ISSUE REPORT ON RESTRICTIVE CLAUSES IN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CONTRACTS
The document announces the issuance of a memorandum by Undersecretary of Defense John J. Young, Jr., which affirms the Department of Defense’s policy to avoid restricting publication or dissemination of results from DOD-funded basic and applied research, except in cases where such research is classified or otherwise legally restricted. This policy clarification follows concerns highlighted in a ne
Joint Statement on Visa Problems Harming America's Scientific, Economic and Security Interests
Joint statement from twenty-five associations of higher education, science and engineering on new Visa procedures that may harm science, higher education and the nation.
National Security Decision Directive 189
NSDD Directive 189, issued on September 21, 1985, outlines the United States national policy regarding the dissemination of scientific, technical, and engineering information derived from federally funded fundamental research at academic and research institutions. The directive defines fundamental research as basic and applied research in science and engineering whose results are ordinarily publis
Significant_Changes_NIHGPS_Oct2015
The forthcoming revision of the NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIHGPS), effective for all NIH grants and cooperative agreements from its November release, introduces several significant changes aimed at aligning policy with recent legal, statutory, and regulatory updates. The revised statement will replace the previous version (dated March 31, 2015) and will clarify and modify requirements across mu
Tips_For_Submitting_Effective_Comments
This document provides guidance for members of the public on how to submit effective comments in response to federal regulatory proposals. It emphasizes that while expressing support or opposition is important, comments that are well-reasoned, concise, and supported by scientific evidence or personal impact are more influential in shaping regulatory policy. The document recommends thoroughly under
How_to_Conduct_Non-Federal_Stem_Cell_Research_Without_Violating_the_Federal_Stem_Cell_Funding_Prohibition
The article by Robert J. Kenney Jr. provides comprehensive guidance for federally funded research institutions seeking to conduct human embryonic stem cell (hESC) research that is prohibited from federal funding under the Bush administration’s policy. The policy, announced in August 2001, restricts the use of federal funds to a narrow set of pre-approved hESC lines, necessitating stringent safegua
NSDD_Directive_189
NSDD Directive 189, issued on September 21, 1985, establishes the national policy regarding the dissemination of scientific, technical, and engineering information derived from federally-funded fundamental research at academic and government institutions. The directive defines fundamental research as basic and applied research in science and engineering, the outcomes of which are typically publish
