External Resource
Buroughs_Presentation_Thursday_Afternoon_June_2015
The document, authored by Lizbet Boroughs and presented on behalf of the American Association of Universities, provides an overview and critical analysis of Title I—NIH provisions—of the 21st Century Cures Act (HR 6) as of June 2015. The Act is recognized for bolstering momentum for increased support and funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), asserting biomedical research as a nation
Boccanfuso_Friday_Morning_Presentation_March_2015
The document, authored by Tony Boccanfuso and titled "UIDP Update: Returns on Types of Collaboration," provides an overview of recent developments and activities within the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP) as of March 2015. Highlighting the organization's growth to 128 members, the presentation emphasizes UIDP's central role as an incubator for fostering imp
Guest Speaker_Panch_Panchanathan
The document outlines the multifaceted role universities play in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development, using case studies and initiatives from Arizona State University (ASU) and other leading institutions. It emphasizes that economic development for a university extends beyond research to include talent cultivation, community engagement, and transdisciplinary collaborat
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
MontagCOGROctober2016_reThursdayPMv
Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) serves as the central entity for technology commercialization at Johns Hopkins University, aiming to translate the institution's extensive research achievements into accessible products, services, and technologies that benefit society. As a national leader in research funding—with more than $1.95 billion from the NIH, and a distinguished history of Nob
NEUMANN_SLIDE_PRESENTATION_ON_RESEARCH_REQUIREMENTS_REPORT
The GAO conducted a review of federal research grants in response to concerns expressed by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology about the significant administrative workload—estimated at 42%—faced by universities in managing these grants. Focusing on four key federal agencies (DOE, NASA, NIH, and NSF) and a selection of research institutions, the report examined the origins and ob
Research Regulation Committee Briefing Slides COGR 10-20-16
The document "Optimizing the Nation’s Investment in Academic Research: A New Regulatory Framework for the 21st Century," prepared by the Committee on Federal Research Regulations and Reporting Requirements under the National Academy of Sciences, addresses the increasingly complex federal regulatory environment facing U.S. academic research institutions. It asserts that while regulations
