Policy Perspective
RIN 0925-AA53, Docket No NIH-2010-0001
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 183 major research universities and affiliated centers, submitted comprehensive comments regarding proposed amendments to Public Health Service (PHS) regulations on promoting objectivity in research funded by the federal government. COGR expresses support for the overarching goal of ensuring research objectivity and transparency around fin
RIN 0925-AA53, Docket No NIH-2010-0001
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 183 research universities and affiliated institutions, provides a detailed response to the Public Health Service (PHS) proposed amendments concerning the responsibility of applicants to promote objectivity in research, as outlined in federal regulations. COGR underscores the importance of ensuring research objectivity, favoring regulatory
COGR-APLU Analysis of the Common Rule NPRM Comments
The COGR-APLU analysis provided a comprehensive review of public comments submitted to the federal government regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for revisions to the Common Rule, which governs human subjects research. Over 2,100 comments were examined, representing a wide array of stakeholders, including the public, patients, researchers, institutions, industry, advocacy groups, an
NIH Single IRB Policy_Implementation Options
The document discusses the National Institutes of Health (NIH) draft policy mandating the use of a single Institutional Review Board (IRB) of record for multi-site NIH-funded research conducted at domestic sites, while foreign sites are given the option to comply. The policy aims to streamline IRB review processes, shifting regulatory compliance responsibilities—from IRB oversight to obtaining inf
FINAL_COGR_AAU_Comments_Ethological Petition_USDA_August 2015
The Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing leading research universities and institutes, submitted a joint response opposing a petition received by the USDA requesting the development of specific "ethologically appropriate" standards for the care of nonhuman primates in research facilities. The petition seeks amendments t
Effort_Reporting_-_How_Universities_Meet_the_Current_Federal_Requirements (1)
This document from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) offers an in-depth analysis of federal requirements and university practices regarding effort reporting for salary and wage charges on federal research awards. It highlights the growing scrutiny from federal auditors concerning compensation on grants, prompting both agencies and higher education institutions to reevaluate and, in some
University_Contributions_to_Research_and_the_Underrecovery_of__Compliance_Costs-_Talking_Points
The document, produced by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), discusses the increasing financial burden universities face in supporting research activities, particularly regarding the underrecovery of compliance costs due to federal limitations on facilities and administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement. COGR studies reveal that most major research universities consistently incur admin
Talking_Points_on_Effort_Reporting
The document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), discusses the ongoing controversies and complexities surrounding effort reporting for federally reimbursed academic salaries, focusing on the challenges in balancing federal accountability with the operational realities of academic research. It highlights the historical evolution of the federal guidance, noting a longstanding
FACILITIES_AND_ADMINISTRATIVE_COSTS
The document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and published in January 2010, presents an informative set of materials concerning Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs in research settings. Prepared by a dedicated working group comprising professionals from several major universities and consulting expertise, the materials aim to clarify the concept, structure, and
Summary_of_University_Concerns_with_Commerce_IG_Report
The document summarizes the key concerns of U.S. research universities regarding a March 2004 report by the Department of Commerce Inspector General (IG) on “deemed export” controls, which are regulatory measures governing the transfer of sensitive technology to foreign nationals within the United States. The universities, as represented by the Council on Governmental Relations and the Association
