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COGR Submits Joint Association Response for NSF Public Access 2.0
The joint letter from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Association of American Universities (AAU), and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides detailed feedback on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Public Access Plan 2.0. The organizations commend the NSF’s engagement with the research community and its flexibility regarding publication venues and t
COGR Joins C4IP in Urging the Biden Administration to Oppose the Proposed WTO IP Waiver for Covid-19 Therapeutics and Diagnostics
The letter, dated December 4, 2023, is addressed to President Joseph R. Biden by the Council for Innovation Promotion, a bipartisan group comprised of former senior government officials, university technology transfer experts, and leaders from trade and health sectors. The signatories urge President Biden to oppose the World Trade Organization's proposed waiver of intellectual property (IP) r
National Science Foundation Assistance and Contract-Related Policy and Systems Issues During a Lapse in Appropriations
This document, issued by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on September 29, 2023, outlines the policies and procedures related to assistance awards and contracts in the event of a lapse in federal appropriations. It addresses uncertainties and provides guidance for proposers and recipients, cautioning that NSF’s availability to respond to inquiries will be limited during such a period. Pre-awa
Demystifying the Academic Research Enterprise: October 2023 Meeting
The document presents an overview of "Demystifying the Academic Research Enterprise," a resource developed by Kelvin K. Droegemeier at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Aimed at a diverse audience—including research administrators, undergraduate and graduate students, early-career faculty, and post-doctoral scholars—the guide seeks to clarify key aspects of academic research a
GAO Oversight Work Involving Academic Research: October 2023 Meeting
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) plays a critical role in the oversight of academic research, supporting Congress through independent evaluations that enhance government accountability and performance. The GAO's Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics (STAA) division provides Congress with technology assessments, science and technology performance audits, and on-demand as
COGR Submits Joint Association Request for Extension of Comment Period for Oct. 6, 2023, NPRM on PHS Policies on Research Misconduct (88 FR 69583)
The memorandum, sent jointly by several major associations representing higher education and research institutions, addresses the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) regarding the recently published Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct. The associations express their commitment to upholding research integrity and acknowledge ORI’s efforts to
COGR Supports EDUCAUSE Response to FAR: Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application
The letter from EDUCAUSE, addressed to the General Services Administration, provides comments on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Case 2023–010, specifically regarding the prohibition on the use of ByteDance applications, such as TikTok, within federal contracts and federally funded research environments. EDUCAUSE, representing over 2,100 higher education institutions, expresses appreciati
Laws, Policies, & Agency Guidance Concerning Research Security
Laws, Policies & Agency Guidance Concerning Research SecurityThis section provides links to statutes, regulations, and other sources of legal requirements related to science and security, links to federal research agency policy and guidance in this area. Resources are grouped in reverse chronological order (i.e., most recent resources are listed first) under t
COGR Supports EDUCAUSE Response to NIST’s Cybersecurity for R&D Request for Comment
The letter from EDUCAUSE, represented by Senior Advisor Jarret S. Cummings, responds to the NIST’s request for comments on cybersecurity for research and development. EDUCAUSE, an association of over 2,100 colleges, universities, and related organizations focused on advancing higher education through IT, thanks NIST for considering input from the higher education sector and formally submits the co
Safeguarding the Research Enterprise: June 2023 Meeting
The JASON report on "Safeguarding the Research Enterprise" addresses the complex challenges of maintaining U.S. national security while preserving the openness and advancement of fundamental research, particularly as global scientific competition intensifies and technologies with potential military applications proliferate. Commissioned by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the repor
