Policy Perspective
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Introduction
The document serves as an introduction to approaches for developing institutional conflict of interest (COI) policies within academic and research institutions. Unlike personal financial conflicts of interest—whose management is guided by established federal, state, and institutional regulations—the identification and management of institutional-level conflicts remain less clearly defined, though
Recognizing_and_Managing_Personal_Conflicts_of_Interest
The document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and targeted toward research-intensive universities, provides a detailed analysis of the identification and management of personal financial conflicts of interest within the academic research environment. It underscores the vital role of interactions between universities and external organizations, such as private companies and
Tuition_Caps_on_NIH_NRSA_Awards (1)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 165 research-intensive universities, issued a formal statement opposing proposed caps on tuition support for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). COGR acknowledges the importance of the NRSA program to both NIH and the academic community, noting that its funding
March-in_Rights_Under_Bayh-Dole
The document is a formal letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing leading U.S. research universities and associated institutions, addressed to Dr. Mark Rohrbaugh, Director of the Office of Technology Transfer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The letter discusses the significance of march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, emphasizing the Act's
Proposed_OMB_Guidelines_COGR_Comment
The document provides an overview and analysis of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) final guidelines for peer review of influential scientific information, issued in December 2004 under the Information Quality Act. These guidelines are designed to improve the quality and reliability of scientific information used in federal agency decision-making. While universities are not directly affe
Proposed_Bulletin_on_Peer_Review_and_Information_Quality
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 150 leading research universities, provided detailed commentary on the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed Bulletin on Peer Review and Information Quality. While COGR supports the foundational goals of objectivity, utility, quality, and integrity in federal agency information dissemination, the organization raises signifi
Furlough_Programs_and_Implications_for_Financial_Research_Compliance
This document, prepared by the Council on Governmental Relations in 2009, provides a detailed analysis of the financial and compliance implications for research institutions considering the implementation of furlough programs during periods of budgetary constraint, such as economic recessions. The analysis addresses how furloughs—defined as mandatory, uncompensated leave—may affect compliance with
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The document outlines a series of significant developments in federal costing and audit policies affecting research institutions, particularly in relation to reimbursement of indirect (Facilities and Administrative, or F&A) costs. Beginning in September 2010, the National Research Council convened to examine these policies, shortly followed by a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study cal
Agency Limits on F&A Recovery
The document summarizes recommendations by COGR regarding federal agency limitations on Facilities and Administrative (F&A) cost recovery, emphasizing the need for consistent, fair, and simple enforcement of existing rules. COGR advocates for full reimbursement of negotiated F&A rates on all federally sponsored research, service, and education programs unless explicitly prohibited by statu
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The October 2011 meeting report of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a detailed overview of current federal policies, regulatory reforms, and compliance issues affecting research universities and other research institutions. Key topics discussed include updates on federal costing policies, such as the progress of the A-21 Task Force in reviewing effort reporting and F&A (fa
