Policy Perspective
Committee Reports—October 2025 Meeting
The October 24, 2025 Committee Reports & Hot Topics document from the four standing COGR Committees outlines recent and ongoing activities across its four main committees: Contracts & Grants Administration (CGA), Research Ethics & Compliance (REC), Research Security & Intellectual Property (RSIP), and Costing and Financial Compliance (CFC). Key issues discussed include federal poli…
Uniform Guidance Revisions—Then, Now and When October 2025
A summary from COGR's October 2025 membership meeting of updates to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) Compliance Supplement affecting research institutions’ management of federal awards, as well as potential issues in future F&A cost reimbursement models.
Navigating the Storm 2.0: Institutional Perspectives on a Changing Federal Landscape—October 2025
The document outlines the agenda and discussion framework for “Navigating the Storm 2.0: Institutional Perspectives on a Changing Federal Landscape,” a session held by COGR on October 24, 2025. The event features COGR directors leading table discussions on pressing topics such as research security, compliance challenges, financial and administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement, research funding c
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.
Decision Point Slide Presentation ARIO COGR September 2025 V.1
The document provides an in-depth guide for institutions on incorporating the 2024 Public Health Service (PHS) Research Misconduct Rule (42 CFR Part 93) into their research misconduct policies and procedures. It emphasizes the new flexibilities introduced in the 2024 Rule and outlines key decision points institutions must consider, such as the distinction between what is established in policy vers
Exploring University-Industry Collaborations at a Pivotal Moment: A Historical Insight and Potential Future Directions: June 2025 COGR Meeting
This document discusses the evolving landscape of university-industry collaborations, emphasizing the need for modernization and increased impact in light of challenges such as declining U.S. R&D leadership, funding gaps, and workforce needs. It highlights initiatives by UIDP and Georgia Tech, including efforts to streamline cross-sector partnerships, manage intellectual property, and address
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,
Explain Facilities & Administrative Costs. You Have Thirty Seconds: February 2025 Meeting
The document provides an in-depth exploration of Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Costs in university research, covering their historical development, purpose, and current challenges. It explains that F&A costs, often misunderstood as “overhead,” are vital reimbursements compensating institutions for necessary infrastructure and compliance expenses associated with federally funded res
Considering the Potential NIH 15% F&A Cost Reimbursement Rate and Its Institutional Impacts: February 2025 Meeting
The document examines the potential impacts on higher education institutions of a proposed 15% Facilities & Administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement rate by NIH, featuring perspectives from university research and financial compliance leaders. Key topics include institutional responses to anticipated reductions in F&A cost recovery, such as adjustments in funding decisions, budget plann
