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June 2017 Presentation: ARIO
The Association of Research Integrity Officers (ARIO) evolved from an informal grassroots organization, beginning in 2013 among U.S. institutional Research Integrity Officers (RIOs), legal counsel, and related professionals dedicated to promoting research integrity. Since its inception, ARIO has grown significantly, hosting annual conferences at leading academic institutions, expanding its network
R&D Funding in the New Administration and Congress: June 2017 Meeting
The document provides an analysis of U.S. federal research and development (R&D) funding trends during and after the Obama administration, emphasizing the transition to the Trump administration as of the FY 2018 budget cycle. It reviews budgetary changes across key science and technology agencies, illustrating variable funding trajectories between 2008 and 2016, with agencies such as the NIH,
Written Testimony: Examining the Overhead Cost of Research
In his testimony before the House Subcommittees on Research and Technology and Oversight, James D. Luther, Associate Vice President of Finance at Duke University, discusses the critical role and financial mechanisms of the federal-university research partnership, focusing particularly on the overhead or facilities and administrative (F&A) costs of research. Luther emphasizes that universities
Oral Testimony: Examining the Overhead Cost of Research
Mr. James D. Luther, Associate Vice President of Finance at Duke University and Board Chair for the Council on Governmental Relations, presented an oral testimony before the House Subcommittee on Research and Technology and the Subcommittee on Oversight regarding the overhead costs—known as Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs—incurred in federally funded academic research. He emphasized
Research Highlights - Science Coalition
As there is interest from the COGR Membership regarding materials that demonstrate the importance of basic scientific research at universities to innovation, job creation and the economy in general, we have provided a link below to the latest report from the Science Coalition which provides excellent information by university, by State, and by federal agency.
Frequently Asked Questions: Uniform Guidance July 2017
This document, issued by the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) in July 2017, is a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) designed to clarify the Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200), commonly known as the Uniform Guidance. Serving as supplemental guidance, the docum
COGR Submits Comments/Questions to NIH on "Single IRB Policy FAQs for Extramural Community"
COGR submits comments and questions to NIH on the document 'NIH Single IRB Policy FAQs for Extramural Community." Comments are indicated in red italic text.
Final Common Rule OHRP
The document discusses significant revisions made to the Common Rule, the primary federal regulation governing the protection of human research subjects in the United States. Announced in the Federal Register on January 19, 2017, the revisions have two principal objectives: to enhance subject protections where necessary while reducing undue administrative burdens. The effective date for the change
NSF Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Program
The document summarizes a discussion with the Council on Governmental Relations regarding the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Program as of February 2017. The program’s principal value stems from its ability to bring in individuals with specialized knowledge from academic and research communities, fostering innovation and expertise within NSF while enhanci
Overview of the Final Revised Common Rule
February 1, 2017: An overview of the changes to the revised Common Rule published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2017, a one page summary table of the changes made, and a link to the final revised Common Rule.
