Policy Perspective
ARIO and COGR Post Tools for Finalizing Institutional Research Misconduct Policies to Comply with Updated PHS Regulations at 42 CFR Part 93
Joint ARIO and COGR working groups have developed several tools to assist institutions in revising their research misconduct policies to comply with the updated PHS Research Misconduct Regulations at 42 CFR Part 93. Institutions are expected to have revised policies in place by January 1, 2026, when updates to the regulations will all be fully applicable.
Actionable Ideas to Improve Government Efficiency Affecting the Performance of Research
COGR provides a set of specific, actionable recommendations to enhance the efficiency of federal regulations affecting fundamental research, focusing on areas such as grant reporting, proposal submission, research security, financial compliance, and oversight. In the document COGR identifies inefficiencies stemming from inconsistent agency requirements, redundant reporting, overlapping oversight,
2023-2024 COGR Year In Review
The 2023-2024 "Year in Review" from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) highlights the organization's sustained commitment to advocating for effective, efficient, and harmonized federal research policies and regulations on behalf of its now 220 member institutions. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, COGR recognized both its historical roots as an advisory body within NACUBO
COGR's 2022-2023 Year In Review
The 2022-2023 Year in Review for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) highlights the association’s commitment to advocating on behalf of over 200 leading U.S. public and private research universities, academic medical centers, and research institutes. During the past year, COGR focused intensively on fostering a robust partnership between research institutions and the federal government, a
COGR, AAU, and AUTM Submit Joint Association Letter on COVID-19 Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Supply, Demand, and TRIPS Agreement Flexibilities
The letter, submitted jointly by the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Council on Government Relations (COGR), and AUTM, addresses the U.S. International Trade Commission in relation to Investigation No. 332-596, focusing on COVID-19 diagnostics, therapeutics, and the possible expansion of the TRIPS Agreement waiver. The associations, representing leading American research universiti
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
The Bayh-Dole Act: A Guide to the Law and Implementing Regulations (October 2021 Update)
Originally published in 1999, and updated October 2021:
