Policy Perspective
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
Cooperative_Research_and_Technology_Enhancement
The document, published by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), serves as a practical guide to the Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) Act of 2004, with a particular focus on the Act’s implications for academic research institutions. The CREATE Act amended U.S. patent law to address challenges arising when collaborative research between separate parties resulted in te
University-Industry_Relations_brochure
The University-Industry Relations brochure, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a thorough examination of the evolving landscape, benefits, challenges, and policy considerations inherent in collaborative research relationships between universities and industry. The brochure traces the historical roots of such partnerships to foundational legislation like the Morrill
A_Tutorial_on_Technology_Transfer_in_U.S._Colleges_and_Universities
The document, "A Tutorial on Technology Transfer in U.S. Colleges and Universities" by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a detailed examination of the technology transfer processes within American higher education institutions. It situates technology transfer as a vital component of the university mission, not only supporting the dissemination of new knowledge and th
The_Bayh-Dole_Act-__A_Guide_to_the_Law_and_Implementing_Regulations
This document, published by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a detailed overview and guide to the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, which fundamentally changed the landscape of technology transfer in the United States. The Bayh-Dole Act established a unified federal policy enabling universities, small businesses, and non-profit organizations to retain ownership of inventions developed w
Materials_Transfer_in_Academia
The "Materials Transfer in Academia" brochure, published by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) in September 2003, provides an in-depth overview of the legal, administrative, and ethical considerations involved when transferring research materials between academic institutions and other entities, particularly industry. It emphasizes that while the transfer of commonplace, nonpro
A_Tutorial_on_Technology_Transfer_in_U.S._Colleges_and_Universities
This document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a comprehensive tutorial on technology transfer practices in U.S. colleges and universities. It begins by contextualizing technology transfer within the evolving role of universities in the knowledge-based economy, highlighting how academic institutions not only create and disseminate knowledge but also partner with
The_Bayh-Dole_Act-__A_Guide_to_the_Law_and_Implementing_Regulations
The document, "The Bayh-Dole Act: A Guide to the Law and Implementing Regulations," authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides an in-depth overview of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 and its profound impact on technology transfer in the United States. The Act fundamentally altered the landscape for federally funded research, enabling universities and small businesses to
COGR_Brochure_-_Export_Controls_and_Universities_-_Information_and_Case_Studies
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) brochure from 2004 offers an in-depth analysis of U.S. export control regulations and their specific impacts on research-intensive universities. Focusing on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the document explains these frameworks’ objectives—such as promoting national security, nonprolifera
June 2016 Meeting Report.docx
The June 9-10, 2016 COGR Meeting Report provides a thorough overview of key issues and developments affecting research institutions in the areas of research compliance, regulatory reform, costing policies, and contracts and intellectual property. Audit activities continue to focus on compliance with federal requirements, subrecipient monitoring, and accurate reporting of time, effort, and financia
