Policy Perspective
COGR, AAU, APLU and AAMC Submit Letter to EPA on Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) submitted a joint response to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) for the rule “Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science.
CGA FAQs COVID-19
The document is a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), dated May 8, 2020, addressing institutional concerns related to contracts and grants administration amidst the challenges posed by COVID-19. It provides guidance for universities and research institutions on managing work stoppages, delays, and charges to privately funded agreements, emphasizing the need for case-by-case assessment based
Furlough Programs and Implications for Financial Research Compliance (Updated)
COGR provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial and compliance implications of implementing furlough programs at higher education and research institutions, particularly in response to the budgetary pressures brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines key considerations such as federal cost principles under 2 CFR 200, the treatment of different funding scenarios, split-funded empl
Joint Association Letter to OSTP on Public Access RFI
The document is a memorandum from key academic associations responding to the Office of Science and Technology Policy’s (OSTP) request for input on increasing public access to scholarly publications, data, and code from federally funded research. It emphasizes broad support for OSTP’s aims, highlighting the benefits of accelerated scientific inquiry and research integrity that arise from open acce
Costing and Financial Compliance FAQs V.2
This document, released by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) as of May 1, 2020, provides a structured set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing costing and financial compliance for institutions managing federal grants and cooperative agreements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The FAQs primarily interpret and offer guidance on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memoranda M
COGR FAQs on COVID 19 Impact on Federal Awards V.2.2
The document provides a detailed situational update on federal agency guidance and institutional responses related to the impacts of COVID-19 on the administration of federal awards, with a focus on funding, operational flexibilities, and compliance. Following the issuance of several Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memoranda, including M-20-17, federal agencies were instructed to offer tempo
Joint Association Letter to EPA to Request an Extension for the Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science NPRM
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) collectively submitted a formal request to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking an extension of the public comment period for the supplemental proposed rule, “Strengthening Transpare
COGR February 27-28 Meeting Report
The February 2020 COGR Meeting Report provides a detailed overview of issues and developments relevant to research administration and compliance, especially in the context of federal funding. A significant emphasis is placed on the evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with COGR convening a dedicated work group to address institutional concerns related to federal awards, such as travel, person
