Policy Perspective
Managing_Externally_Funded_Programs_at_Colleges_and_Universities
The document, “Managing Externally Funded Programs at Colleges and Universities: A Guideline to Good Management Practices,” produced by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), serves as a comprehensive framework for the effective administration of externally sponsored research and training activities within higher education institutions. It outlines key principles and recommended practices,
New_Business_Models_for_Research_-_Background_Paper
The document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), examines the challenges universities face under current federal cost policies for research funding. It presents the institutional financial perspective and illustrates, through five detailed case studies, how restrictions by federal agencies and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)—such as caps on cost recovery, limits on
New_Business_Models_for_Research_-_Appendix
The appendix to "New Business Models for Research" by Katharina Phillips provides a critical analysis of federal regulatory and administrative frameworks governing university research, focusing on issues of accountability, consistency, and efficiency. The document highlights how universities already adhere to rigorous audit standards but face increasing duplication and expense due to ind
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
FINANCES_OF_RESEARCH_UNIVERSITIES
The document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a thorough analysis of the financial structures underpinning U.S. research universities as of 2008, emphasizing their intertwined missions of instruction, research, public service, and increasingly, economic development. The report systematically compares revenue streams and expenditure patterns between public and pri
