Policy Perspective
COGR Comment Letter on Research Terms and Conditions 12-9-15
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing major research universities, submits a formal response to the National Science Foundation regarding the revised Research Terms and Conditions (RTCs) linked to the Uniform Guidance for federal awards. COGR expresses appreciation for several measures within the new RTCs that streamline administration and reduce burden, particularly changes a
DoEd_12-14-15_aau_aplu_autm_cogr
The letter, jointly authored by leaders of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public Land-grant Universities (APLU), the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides detailed comments on the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed rule mandating open licensing for all copyrightable intellectual prop
June2007MeetingReport
The June 2007 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) Meeting report details significant developments in the oversight and administration of federally funded research within U.S. academic institutions. Key topics included the handling of institutional financial conflicts of interest, rising challenges and security concerns related to the use of animals in research, and the variability of federal
F&AHistory-Technical
This document from the Council on Governmental Relations offers a detailed overview of Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs, also known as indirect costs, and their significance in supporting university-based research. F&A costs encompass essential infrastructure and administrative expenses—such as utilities, maintenance, security, and administrative support—that cannot readily be ass
COGR_Procurement_Jan20_2016
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing major research universities and allied organizations, submitted this letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to address concerns about the implementation of federal procurement standards under the OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200). While COGR expressed appreciation for OMB’s collaborative approach during the d
RCA Letter_FOA F15AS00464jb1
The document is a formal letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), an association representing 190 research universities and related organizations, addressed to Karen Murphy at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The letter expresses concern over the conflict of interest (COI) requirements specified in Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) F15AS00464. COGR highlights several issue
Navigating Unclassified Information System Security Protections (slides for COGR)Thursafternoon
The document provides an in-depth overview of Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives and regulatory requirements concerning the safeguarding of covered defense information (CDI), network penetration reporting, and the procurement of cloud computing services, focusing primarily on revisions to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) through Case 2013-D018. Central themes incl
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Three
Section Three of "Approaches to Developing an Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy" addresses the critical role of the committee tasked with crafting such policies within universities. The section emphasizes the importance of thoughtful committee appointment, typically by senior leadership or the president, to ensure both oversight and effective alignment with institutional strategi
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Two
Section Two of the document, "Approaches to Developing an Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy," addresses the process of building consensus when creating such policies in a university setting. The section notes that universities approach policy development in ways aligned with their unique governance structures, often forming committees with broad representation, including faculty,
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_One
The document, authored by COGR and published in 2001, outlines foundational considerations for defining and addressing institutional conflicts of interest (ICOI) within research institutions, primarily universities. It adopts and expands upon definitions provided by the Association of American Universities (AAU), distinguishing between individual and institutional conflicts. An institutional confl
