Policy Perspective
NSF Approved Notice of Preliminary IRB Approval for a Project Lacking Immediate Plans for Involvement of Human Subjects
COGR has recently engaged in conversations with Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, and Jeff Mantz, Human Subjects Research Protection Officer, National Science Foundation, regarding applications and proposals lacking definite plans for involvement of human subjects.
COGR February 2016 Meeting Report Now Available
The February 25-26, 2016 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting report presents a detailed overview of current issues, initiatives, and regulatory developments affecting research institutions, particularly in areas of research and regulatory reform, costing policies, contracts, intellectual property, and research compliance. Key reform efforts focus on reducing administrative burdens on
Managing Externally Funded Research Programs (Updated March 2016)
A Guide to Effective Management Practices
COGR and AAU Submit Joint Letter to DOD on DFARS Case 2013-D-018
The letter, jointly submitted by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and the Association of American Universities (AAU), addresses the Department of Defense’s (DoD) proposed updates to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (Case 2013-D-018), specifically regarding new requirements for safeguarding covered defense information in contracts. While COGR and AAU acknowl
COGR Submits Letter to OMB Requesting “Implementation of Sensible Procurement Standards”
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), in concert with multiple higher education and nonprofit research organizations, submitted this formal letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to address concerns and propose revisions regarding the implementation of procurement standards under 2 CFR 200.317-326 for recipients of federal grants and cooperative agreements. While expressing ap
Analysis of Common Rule Comments
In January 2016, COGR staff and university and association volunteers began an analysis of the 2,186 comments submitted to regulations.gov in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (Common Rule).
Joint COGR/AAU/APLU/AUTM Letter Submitted to DOEd on Open License Requirement
The document is a formal letter submitted on December 14, 2015, by the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public Land-grant Universities (APLU), the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), collectively representing major research universities and technology transfer professionals in the U.S. The letter addr
COGR Submits Comment Letter to NSF on Research Terms and Conditions
The letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), addressed to the National Science Foundation in December 2015, offers a detailed response to revised Research Terms and Conditions (RTCs) that implement the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200, or Uniform Guidance). COGR commends the collaborative efforts of federal
