Policy Perspective
NIH Single IRB Policy_Implementation Options
The document discusses the National Institutes of Health (NIH) draft policy mandating the use of a single Institutional Review Board (IRB) of record for multi-site NIH-funded research conducted at domestic sites, while foreign sites are given the option to comply. The policy aims to streamline IRB review processes, shifting regulatory compliance responsibilities—from IRB oversight to obtaining inf
FINAL_COGR_AAU_Comments_Ethological Petition_USDA_August 2015
The Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing leading research universities and institutes, submitted a joint response opposing a petition received by the USDA requesting the development of specific "ethologically appropriate" standards for the care of nonhuman primates in research facilities. The petition seeks amendments t
FINAL_COGR_AAU_Comments_Reporting Requirements_USDA_August 2015
The Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing major research universities and affiliated institutes, submitted joint comments to the USDA regarding a petition from the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS). This petition requested amendments to the Animal Welfare Act reporting regulations, specifically to require research facilitie
NIH Dr Lund 6-22-16final
The document is a formal correspondence from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) addressed to Drs. Kay Lund and Henry Khachaturian of the National Institutes of Health. Written on behalf of COGR and the Research Compliance Committee, the letter aims to summarize and reiterate key discussion points from a previously held meeting concerning guidance and policies for federally funded postdoc
October2014MeetingReport
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting report from October 23-24, 2014, provides an extensive overview of ongoing developments in federal research policy, compliance, costing, contracts, intellectual property, and related administration at academic research institutions. Noteworthy is COGR’s active role in preparing its membership for the implementation of the OMB Uniform Guidance (U
June 2016 Meeting Report Summary
The June 9-10, 2016 COGR Meeting Report provides a thorough overview of current issues and developments affecting research institutions, particularly in the context of federal regulations, compliance, and administrative processes. Key topics discussed encompass audit and regulatory updates from agencies such as the NSF and HHS, including findings regarding internal controls and subrecipient monito
June 2016 Meeting Report.docx
The June 9–10, 2016 meeting report of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides a detailed overview of regulatory, compliance, and financial policy issues impacting academic research institutions. Audit reports from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General highlighted areas of concern including cost-sharing,
NAS Part 1 Report COGR Response
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing major research universities, issued a comprehensive response to the National Academy of Sciences Committee’s report on optimizing federal research regulations. COGR largely supports the report’s thrust to streamline and harmonize research regulations, endorsing uniform grant proposal processes, centralized data repositories, and the expans
Conflict of Interest Uniform Guidance
The document is a formal communication from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), an organization representing major research universities, to officials at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). COGR expresses appreciation for prior collaborative efforts which have resulted in improvements to federal research administration policies. However, the letter outlines significant
COGR Comments on Proposed Changes to HHS Adoption of the UG_080316
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 190 research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted comments addressing proposed changes by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning the adoption of the Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Guidance. The proposed rule would amend 45 CFR 75.414(c) to cap the indirect cost rate at 8% for certai
