Policy Perspective
Technology Transfer in U.S. Research Universities: Dispelling Common Myths (Updated August 2022)
This document, published by COGR, systematically addresses and dispels common misconceptions about technology transfer activities within U.S. research universities. It presents evidence and expert analysis to refute the belief that such activities detract from universities' core missions, generate excessive revenue, or create significant conflicts of interest, emphasizing instead the societal, eco
Chapter 2: NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Matrix
COGR has published Version 3.0 of the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Matrix, which serves as Chapter 2 of COGR’s NIH DMS Readiness Guide
COGR Submits Comments in Response to NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-22-131 Regarding Protecting Privacy When Sharing Human Research Participant Data
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing nearly 200 leading research institutions, submitted a response to the NIH's Draft Supplemental Information for Data Management and Sharing (NOT-OD-22-131). The COGR commends the NIH for its flexible and principle-based approach to protecting research participant privacy when sharing data, emphasizing the importance of considering both
COGR Submits Comments to NSF on the Draft PAPPG (NSF 23-1)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 200 major U.S. research institutions, submitted formal comments to the National Science Foundation (NSF) on the draft Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG, NSF 23-1). COGR commends NSF for its technological advancements, such as implementing Research.gov and retiring Fastlane.gov, but raises concerns about duplicative sy
Research Security & the ROI Results from COGR’s Research Security Costing Model Survey: June 2022 Meeting
The document presents a summary of the COGR’s Research Security Costing Model Survey, which aimed to assess the financial and operational impacts of federal research security requirements in higher education institutions. The survey involved 25 institutions, predominantly universities with academic medical centers, encompassing a broad research portfolio including fundamental, export controlled, a
Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing Briefing Sheet — Institutional Leadership (Joint Publication with ARL)
The document provides a comprehensive briefing on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Final Policy for Data Management and Sharing, which became effective in January 2023. This policy marks a significant expansion from previous data management requirements, mandating that all NIH-funded research projects—including those below $500,000 in annual direct costs—develop and regularly update Data Ma
COGR Submits Comments to USDA on Proposal Rule on Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under AWA
The document is a formal comment letter submitted by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), an association representing nearly 200 U.S. research universities and related institutions, to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) concerning a proposed rule on standards for birds not bred for use in research under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
COGR Submits Comments to NASA on T&C's Affecting Procurement
COGR submitted formal comments in response to NASA's proposed requirement for recipients of financial assistance awards to obtain quotations from small and/or minority businesses, women's business enterprises, or labor surplus area firms for acquisitions exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. While COGR expresses strong support for President Biden’s Executive Order 13985 on advancing raci
COGR Submits Response to NIH on Suggestions on the Draft NIH Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity Strategic Plan for FY 2022-2026 (NOT-OD-22-061) RFI
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing nearly 200 U.S. research universities and related institutions, provided formal feedback in response to the NIH’s Request for Information on its Draft Strategic Plan for Scientific Workforce Diversity for 2022-2026. COGR commended NIH’s efforts toward diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and acknowledged alignment between
