Policy Perspective
Comparing Foundations to Federal Research Support
This document provides a comparative analysis of funding models and cost structures between private foundations and the federal government, specifically regarding research support for biomedical and scientific endeavors. It highlights that private foundations, while serving as essential supplemental funders to federally supported research, have fundamentally different approaches to budgeting for f
Transcript edits and responses to additional questions for the May 24, 2017 hearing titled, "Examining the Overhead Cost of Research" – James Luther
The document is a memorandum prepared by James D. Luther, Associate Vice President of Finance & Compliance Officer at Duke University, in response to requests from the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology regarding the May 24, 2017 hearing on the overhead costs of research. The memo encompasses corrections to the verbatim transcript, as well as detailed responses to committee memb
June 2017 Update
The June 2017 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) Meeting Report details significant developments in federal research policy, appropriations, regulatory reform, and compliance issues relevant to research universities and institutions. A major focus was the Trump Administration's FY2018 proposed budget, which called for dramatic reductions to research funding—most notably a 21% cut for NI
Reducing Regulatory and Institutional Burden Associated with Animal Research: June 2017 Meeting
The document provides a thorough overview of ongoing efforts and recommendations to alleviate regulatory and institutional burdens associated with animal research in the United States, highlighting concerns from academic institutions, federal agencies, and advisory bodies. Key initiatives include the NIH's efforts to collaborate with major regulatory bodies (OPRR, USDA, AAALAC) to streamline
F&A Frequently Asked Questions
The document provides an in-depth explanation of Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs—also known as indirect costs—associated with federally sponsored research at U.S. universities. F&A costs are essential for maintaining the infrastructure and administrative support required to conduct high-quality research, including laboratory facilities, data management, compliance with health and
Joint Association Request to OMB on the Research Policy Board
The letter, jointly submitted by the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), urges the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to expeditiously implement the Research Policy Board as mandated by Section 2034 of the 21st Century Cures Act. The correspondents, representing over 200 resea
Current Developments - April 2017
The April 2017 Current Developments report from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides an extensive overview of key policy, regulatory, and administrative issues affecting research institutions in the United States. Central to this edition is the ongoing challenge to National Institutes of Health (NIH) Facilities and Administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement, in light of both legi
