Policy Perspective
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
Effort_Reporting_-_How_Universities_Meet_the_Current_Federal_Requirements (1)
This document from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) offers an in-depth analysis of federal requirements and university practices regarding effort reporting for salary and wage charges on federal research awards. It highlights the growing scrutiny from federal auditors concerning compensation on grants, prompting both agencies and higher education institutions to reevaluate and, in some
University_Contributions_to_Research_and_the_Underrecovery_of__Compliance_Costs-_Talking_Points
The document, produced by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), discusses the increasing financial burden universities face in supporting research activities, particularly regarding the underrecovery of compliance costs due to federal limitations on facilities and administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement. COGR studies reveal that most major research universities consistently incur admin
Talking_Points_on_Effort_Reporting
The document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), discusses the ongoing controversies and complexities surrounding effort reporting for federally reimbursed academic salaries, focusing on the challenges in balancing federal accountability with the operational realities of academic research. It highlights the historical evolution of the federal guidance, noting a longstanding
FACILITIES_AND_ADMINISTRATIVE_COSTS
The document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and published in January 2010, presents an informative set of materials concerning Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs in research settings. Prepared by a dedicated working group comprising professionals from several major universities and consulting expertise, the materials aim to clarify the concept, structure, and
Summary_of_University_Concerns_with_Commerce_IG_Report
The document summarizes the key concerns of U.S. research universities regarding a March 2004 report by the Department of Commerce Inspector General (IG) on “deemed export” controls, which are regulatory measures governing the transfer of sensitive technology to foreign nationals within the United States. The universities, as represented by the Council on Governmental Relations and the Association
Summary_of_University_Concerns_with_DOD_IG_Report
The document summarizes concerns held by major U.S. research universities regarding the Department of Defense (DOD) Inspector General’s March 2004 report on export-controlled technology at research facilities. The primary issue raised is the potential requirement, as recommended by the DOD IG, to insert broad, mandatory export control compliance clauses into DOD contracts with universities without
