Policy Perspective
COGR's June 2019 Meeting Report
The June 2019 COGR Meeting Report provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments, initiatives, and challenges in the domain of research administration, compliance, and policy within higher education and research institutions. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the growing intersection of science and security, particularly regarding foreign influences—most notably, Chinese in
COGR's Review of Part 2 of the National Academies Report on Federally Funded Research
The document presents a detailed analysis and response by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to Part 2 of the National Academies Committee’s report, "Optimizing the Nation’s Investment in Academic Research: A New Regulatory Framework for the 21st Century." The report addresses significant federal regulatory issues impacting academic research, focusing on human subjects research
National Academies Panel on Reforming Regulation and Reporting Requirements
The document presents remarks by Lisa Nichols on behalf of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to a National Academies panel focused on reforming regulation and reporting requirements affecting research institutions. Representing over 190 prominent research universities and institutes, COGR expresses concern regarding the escalating complexity and lack of standardization in federal regula
Science, Security and Foreign Interference: June 2019 Meeting
The document provides an extensive analysis of the challenges posed by foreign interference—particularly from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)—in the realms of science, security, and academia, with a focus on the United States and other democracies. It outlines how the CCP, through various means such as United Front activities, the Belt and Road Initiative, Confucius Institutes, and Chinese Stude
NFRI Current Plans and Initiatives
The Nonprofit Funder–Research Institution (NFRI) Partnership is a collaborative initiative designed to enhance and streamline the relationship between nonprofit funders and research institutions. The partnership, coordinated through regular meetings and active working groups, focuses on three core areas: intellectual property and technology transfer, research project support costs (F&A), and s
COGR Letter to NIFA on Section 1462(c), Treatment of Subgrants
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) submitted a formal letter to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) expressing concerns about the recently issued implementation guidance relating to Section 1462(c), Treatment of Subgrants, under the National Agriculture Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 as amended by the 2018 Farm Bill. While COGR affirms its commitme
Excellence in Research Executive Summary
The document, published by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a thorough analysis of the U.S. research funding model with a specific focus on Facilities and Administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement. COGR, comprising 190 leading research universities and institutions, outlines the critical role that equitable and transparent F&A reimbursement policies play in sustaining t
Excellence in Research: The Funding Model, F&A Reimbursement, and Why the System Works
The document “Excellence in Research: The Funding Model, F&A Reimbursement, and Why the System Works,” published by COGR, provides a comprehensive analysis of the partnership between the U.S. federal government and research institutions, focusing particularly on the importance of Facilities and Administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement. Emphasizing the central role these reimbursements play
