Policy Perspective
A-21_Task_Force_Document_on_Effort_Reporting_Requirement
The "A-21 Task Force Document on Effort Reporting Requirement," authored by David Kennedy and representing the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), presents a comprehensive argument for discontinuing the traditional federal effort reporting requirement in research institutions. The document, addressed to the A-21 Task Force and related federal bodies, critiques the current system of
COGR_Letter_on_NIH_RFI_Input_on_Reduction_of_Cost_and_Burden_Associated_with_OMB_Circular_A-21
The document is an official letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 180 major research universities and affiliated institutions, addressing the National Science and Technology Council’s A-21 Task Force. Authored by David Kennedy and signed by COGR President Anthony P. DeCrappeo, the letter provides detailed feedback in response to a Request for Information (RFI)
COGR_Attachment_to_NIH_RFI_Input_on_Reduction_of_Cost_and_Burden_Associated_with_OMB_Circular_A-21
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), in its communication addressing the NIH RFI and federal research oversight, outlines a comprehensive set of recommendations designed to alleviate the administrative and financial burdens imposed by federal regulations—particularly OMB Circular A-21—on research universities, hospitals, and nonprofit research organizations. COGR advocates for a moderniza
COGR_comments_to_NIH_on_the_proposed_policy_for_sharing_of_data
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 170 research universities and affiliated institutions, provided comprehensive feedback to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding its proposed policy for sharing data from Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS). While COGR supports the NIH’s objective to enhance research through broad data availability, it raises substantive
Comment_letter_on_Department_of_Commerce_recommendations_on_deemed_export_controls
The comment letter, submitted by Katharina Phillips on behalf of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), addresses the Department of Commerce’s recommendations regarding deemed export controls as they pertain to fundamental research at U.S. universities. COGR, representing 160 research-intensive institutions, expresses strong concerns that implementing the Inspector General’s (IG) recommende
COGR_letter_on_the_DFARS_-_Export-Controlled_Information_and_Technology
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing research-intensive universities, submitted a detailed response to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) regarding revisions to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) on export-controlled information and technology. While COGR acknowledged significant improvements in the proposed DFARS rule—such as explicit references
New_Business_Models_for_Research_-_Letter
The letter from Katharina Phillips, President of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), addresses the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding the development of new business models for federally funded academic research. Representing 150 research-intensive universities, COGR expresses concern that the concept of a "business model," often rooted in commercial pract
OMB_Grants_Reform_Letter_April_2012
The April 2012 letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) articulates research universities’ perspectives and recommendations regarding proposed federal grants reform. Representing over 180 major research institutions, COGR underscores the importance of grants reform that reduces unnecessary administrative burdens and costs, enhances resea
