Matrices & Trackers
Policy for Risk-Based Security Reviews of Fundamental Research
The document outlines the Department of Defense's (DoD) comprehensive policy for risk-based security reviews of fundamental research, particularly as conducted by academic institutions. In the context of maintaining U.S. dominance in science and technology, the DoD recognizes the critical value of open science and international collaboration, but balances this with emerging national security
COGR Comparison of the Department of Energy Interim Financial Conflict of Interest Policy and Public Health Service Regulations for Promoting Objectivity in Research
COGR has developed a comprehensive chart that summarizes and compares federal laws, regulations, and policies in the area of science and security. The chart is divided into three separate tabs that cover (a) major federal-wide legislation or policy (e.g., National Presidential Security Memorandum 33, CHIPS and Science Act of 2022); (b) agency disclosure requirements for researchers and re
Chapter 2: NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Matrix
COGR has published Version 3.0 of the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Matrix, which serves as Chapter 2 of COGR’s NIH DMS Readiness Guide
Comparison Chart: NIH Pre-Award and Post-Award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support
This document compares the June 2022 version of the NIH Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support with the prior version of the chart related by NIH.
Tables A _ B September 2021 Update
The document outlines key provisions from the USICA Bill and the NSF for the Future Act that impose new or additional administrative obligations on institutions, particularly in relation to research security, integrity, ethics, and federal funding compliance. Under USICA, institutions of higher education (IHEs) and affiliated organizations face expanded duties such as monitoring scholarship recipi
Regulatory Review Chart - Pending Regulatory Freeze
The document provides a detailed account of federal rules, regulations, and executive orders that were either revoked, paused, or placed under review following the January 20, 2021, Regulatory Freeze Pending Review Presidential Memorandum, issued at the start of the Biden administration. Major actions included the revocation of prior executive orders such as EO 13950, which addressed race and sex
COGR Research Regulatory Reform Matrix
The document provides a detailed overview of federal efforts to address regulatory burden and reform policies related to federally funded research, based on statutory requirements from acts such as the 21st Century Cures Act and the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (AICA). Key reform areas include the establishment of a Research Policy Board, interagency working groups, harmonization of
NFRI WORKING GROUP STREAMLINING ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
The NFRI Working Group is focused on streamlining administrative requirements within research funding processes, with three dedicated subgroups addressing key areas: applications process and portals, financial reporting, and policies, terms, and conditions. The applications subgroup aims to enhance efficiency by developing a wish list of desired portal features, standardizing application cover pag
