External Resource
Letter_from_National_Security_Advisor_to_CSIS_
The letter, dated November 1, 2001, from National Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice to Dr. Harold Brown of the Center for Strategic & International Studies, addresses concerns raised by the Council on the Future of Technology and Public Policy regarding export controls and their impact on fundamental scientific research. Rice acknowledges the pivotal role of open and collaborative basic researc
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Six
Section Six of the COGR document "Approaches to Developing an Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy" provides a curated resource bibliography and comprehensive list of links to institutional and federal policies relevant to the development of conflict of interest (COI) policies at universities and research organizations. The primary focus is on institutional financial conflicts of in
Bailey_Presentation_Thursday_Morning_June_2015
The presentation by Matthew R. Bailey, Executive Vice President of the National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR), outlines the current landscape of public policy and regulatory challenges surrounding animal research at universities. NABR, advocating for humane animal research for over 35 years, has been instrumental in supporting legislation such as the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (A
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
