Policy Perspective
NFRI Streamlining slides
The document outlines efforts to streamline administrative requirements in research funding by identifying and addressing areas that impose significant burden on funders, research institutions, and investigators. Key focus areas include simplifying proposal submission, improving communication, expediting award issuance and acceptance, enhancing financial and progress reporting, and standardizing t
Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer (NFRI)
The document outlines the purpose, goals, and preliminary findings of the Sub-group on Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Transfer, comprising representatives from various universities, research institutions, and foundations. This group seeks to enhance collaboration and streamline processes between research funders and performers by addressing shared challenges in IP policy. The document s
Joint Association Letter to EPA on Proposed Rule to Limit Scientific Research
COGR, along with the AAMC, AAU and APLU submit their joint letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing a proposed rule that seeks to limit the scientific research it will consider unless all underlying data are made publicly available.
Meeting with Scientific Societies Regarding Basic Research with Human Subjects and NIH Clinical Trials Policies
The document summarizes a meeting held on May 2, 2018, between representatives of major scientific societies, research consultants, and senior NIH officials to discuss concerns related to NIH clinical trial policies as they apply to basic research involving human subjects. The primary focus was the scientific community’s apprehension regarding the broadening of the definition of "clinical tri
NIH Basic Science Studies and Clinical Trials: Next Step
The document outlines the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) next steps regarding the application and enforcement of clinical trial policies for basic science studies. For all trials not classified as basic science, NIH will continue with existing policy enforcement. However, for basic science studies, NIH will delay the enforcement of the policy on registration and reporting, originally posted
HHS & NSF Audits of FDP Payroll Certification Pilots: June 2018 Meeting
The document provides a detailed overview of audits conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) on the Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) Payroll Certification Systems (PCS) pilots at four universities: George Mason University (GMU), Michigan Technological University (MTU), University of California - Irvine, and University of Califo
COGR's Response to NIH OLAW's Request for Comments
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing prominent research universities and affiliated institutions, presents comprehensive comments in response to proposed federal actions aimed at improving coordination and harmonization of laboratory animal welfare regulations. Drawing on collaborative recommendations from previous reports and workshops involving stakeholders such as FASEB, A
