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Instructions for Federal Financial Assistance Program Analysis in Support of M-25-13
RESCINDED: The document provides a detailed and comprehensive inventory of federal programs that offer financial assistance across nearly every major U.S. government department and agency. Its primary purpose is to guide federal agencies in systematically analyzing, reporting, and submitting information on these programs in accordance with Memorandum M-25-13 and related Office of Management
OMB QA M-25-13 (RESCINDED)
The document communicates guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the implementation of President Trump’s Executive Orders, specifically instructing federal agencies to temporarily pause, where legally permissible, grant, loan, or federal financial assistance programs implicated by these orders. Programs affected relate to directives such as curtailing certain diversity,
NSF Responses to Questions Raised during COGR Presentation
The document provides detailed responses from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to queries raised during a COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) presentation regarding Foreign Financial Disclosure Requirements (FFDR) and the TRUST framework. Clarifications include that only institutions meeting the Higher Education Act’s definition of an institution of higher education (IHE)—typically degre
NCURA Article:Institutions’ Experiences with the Department of Defense Policy for Risk-Based Security Reviews of Fundamental Research: By Kristin H. West A SUMMARY OF RESULTS FROM COGR’S SURVEY OF MEMBER INSTITUTIONS
The document summarizes the experiences of U.S. research institutions with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) policy for risk-based security reviews of fundamental research, particularly in response to heightened concerns about foreign influence in academia. Following the June 2023 publication of DoD’s risk assessment policy and decision matrix, the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) conducte
Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice: February 2023 Meeting
The document outlines the U.S. federal government’s comprehensive framework for scientific integrity, as developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Subcommittee on Scientific Integrity. The framework sets out clear objectives to strengthen a culture of scientific integrity across federal agencies, emphasizing
Research Security and Responsible Internationalization: February 2023 Meeting
The presentation by Rebecca Keiser, Chief of Research Security, Strategy & Policy at the National Science Foundation, addresses recent developments and ongoing efforts to enhance research security and responsible international collaboration in the U.S. research community. The document provides an overview of the timeline for implementing key aspects of research security, particularly in respon
Multi-Association Follow Up Letter to DoEd on Section 117
The letter from the American Council on Education (ACE), addressed to senior officials at the U.S. Department of Education (ED), conveys appreciation for updates regarding the management and reporting requirements of Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, which pertains to the disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts by higher education institutions. ACE acknowledges the helpfulness of the June
Overview of DARPA’s Countering Foreign Influence Program (CFIP) and Senior/Key Personnel Foreign Influence Risk Rubric
Overview of DARPA’s Countering Foreign Influence Program (CFIP) and Senior/Key Personnel Foreign Influence Risk Rubric DARPA officials Wes Bennett, Director, Contracts Management Office and Kevin Flaherty, Assist. Director, Policy; Oversight, Security; Intelligence Directorate will provide an overview of DARPA’s CFIP.
SAM.gov Integration Updates and Demo for COGR
To access the presentation recording and FAQ document, click here.
Disclosure Policies and Recommended Practices for the Research Enterprise: February 2021 Meeting
The document, issued in February 2021 by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, outlines disclosure policies and recommended practices designed to safeguard the integrity and security of the U.S. research enterprise while promoting principled international collaboration. It highlights the critical role of transparency, full disclosure, and robust organizational policies in counte
