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Track Changes Version of Proposed Revisions to Uniform Guidance – January 22, 2020
The document provides an extensive, authoritative framework for the administration, management, and oversight of federal awards to non-federal entities, principally through revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR). Its primary aim is to advance government priorities, such as the President’s Management Agenda and the Results-Oriented Accountability for Grants initiative, by r
Direct sponsor funding to affiliated entities for international activity: October 2019 Meeting
The document, authored by William Ferreira, Partner at Hogan Lovells, examines the legal, administrative, and strategic considerations associated with direct sponsor funding to affiliated overseas entities, as opposed to the traditional “unified” model in which such entities are integral extensions of US universities. It highlights growing trends, such as the PEPFAR program's push for channel
Exploring Regulatory Barriers: June 2019 Meeting
The document, authored by Bridget C.E. Dooling and Susan E. Dudley for the Council on Government Relations, outlines the U.S. federal regulatory process and examines its implications for academic research. Beginning with an overview of the regulatory lifecycle—from congressional authorization, agency rule development, and public comment, through executive and judicial review—the document highlight
NSF Will Not Tolerate Harassment An Update on the Foundation’s Activities to Address Harassment: June 2019 Meeting
The document outlines the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) committed efforts to address and prevent harassment, particularly sexual harassment, within NSF-funded activities. Following a period of public consultation and engagement with academic and scientific stakeholders, NSF implemented a new term and condition effective October 22, 2018. This requirement mandates that awardee institutions pr
Strengthening the U.S. Research Environment: June 2019 Meeting
The document outlines the priorities and initiatives of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) aimed at strengthening the U.S. research environment. The OSTP's mission is to ensure American leadership in science and technology by fostering discovery and innovation, developing the future workforce, and advancing national values on the global stage. The office plays a ce
21st Century Cures: February 2019 Meeting
The 21st Century Cures Act, enacted in December 2016 as bipartisan legislation, aims to accelerate biomedical research and drug approval processes, address the opioid crisis and mental illness, and notably reduce administrative burden for researchers. Section 2034(d) mandates a review and revision of federal regulations and policies governing the care and use of laboratory animals, assigning the N
F&A Document and Resource Library
The document is an organized compendium of resource links and references related to facilities and administrative (F&A) cost rates—commonly known as indirect costs—in the context of university-based research. Spanning from recent publications in 2015 back to foundational analyses in the late 1960s, it provides access to a diverse array of documents, including scholarly articles, government hea
NFRI Partnership Principles
The document outlines foundational principles designed to foster enduring partnerships between nonprofit funders and research institutions. It emphasizes that effective collaboration should be rooted in mutual trust and align with the missions of both parties, while also being mindful of their distinct roles and operational limitations. Successful partnerships are encouraged to recognize and value
NFRI Partnership Principles
The document outlines guiding principles designed to support long-term partnerships between nonprofit funders and research institutions. Adapted from the University Industry Demonstration Partnership Principles, these guidelines establish a framework intended to foster collaborative relationships grounded in mutual trust, respect, and appreciation of each party’s unique missions and constraints. T
