Policy Perspective
COGR Letter to NIFA on Section 1462(c), Treatment of Subgrants
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) submitted a formal letter to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) expressing concerns about the recently issued implementation guidance relating to Section 1462(c), Treatment of Subgrants, under the National Agriculture Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 as amended by the 2018 Farm Bill. While COGR affirms its commitme
Excellence in Research: The Funding Model, F&A Reimbursement, and Why the System Works
The document “Excellence in Research: The Funding Model, F&A Reimbursement, and Why the System Works,” published by COGR, provides a comprehensive analysis of the partnership between the U.S. federal government and research institutions, focusing particularly on the importance of Facilities and Administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement. Emphasizing the central role these reimbursements play
Excellence in Research Executive Summary
The document, published by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a thorough analysis of the U.S. research funding model with a specific focus on Facilities and Administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement. COGR, comprising 190 leading research universities and institutions, outlines the critical role that equitable and transparent F&A reimbursement policies play in sustaining t
COGR February 2019 Meeting Report
The February 28-March 1, 2019 meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) addressed a broad spectrum of issues affecting research institutions, with a strong emphasis on science and security. The report outlines growing federal concerns related to foreign influence on U.S. research, particularly regarding the potential for illicit transfer or misuse of sensitive data and intellectual p
Questions for Section 101 Roundtable Participants
The document presents the views of the Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) regarding potential reforms to Section 101 of U.S. patent law. These organizations emphasize the critical role of a predictable and well-defined patent system for effective university technology transfer and innova
Nonprofit Funder - Research Institution Partnership- Current and Planned Initiatives: March 2019 Meeting
The document outlines the structure, objectives, and ongoing initiatives of the Nonprofit Funder-Research Institution (NFRI) Partnership, a collaborative effort between nonprofit funders and research institutions to address common challenges in grant management, particularly in the areas of intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer, research project support costs (F&A), and streamlini
COGR Survey Report on Institutional Administrative Requirements for Animal Research
The 2018 Animal Research Survey Report by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) assesses the administrative requirements imposed by research institutions on animal research, with a focus on efforts to reduce unnecessary institutional burden. COGR, representing 188 major research institutions, surveyed its members to evaluate adoption of practices aimed at streamlining oversight by Instituti
