Policy Perspective
Action Items for the Streamlining Working Group
The document outlines the action items of the Streamlining Working Group, aimed at enhancing efficiency and harmonization among foundations and research institutions in key administrative areas. The group plans to form specialized sub-groups focusing on (A) portal and application/proposal systems, (B) financial reporting and invoicing, and (C) common policies and terms such as data sharing and con
Engage Research Institutions on Research Regulatory Reform
Science, July 20, 2018SummaryReprint
Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer (NFRI)
The document outlines the purpose, goals, and preliminary findings of the Sub-group on Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Transfer, comprising representatives from various universities, research institutions, and foundations. This group seeks to enhance collaboration and streamline processes between research funders and performers by addressing shared challenges in IP policy. The document s
NFRI Streamlining slides
The document outlines efforts to streamline administrative requirements in research funding by identifying and addressing areas that impose significant burden on funders, research institutions, and investigators. Key focus areas include simplifying proposal submission, improving communication, expediting award issuance and acceptance, enhancing financial and progress reporting, and standardizing t
Joint Association Letter to EPA on Proposed Rule to Limit Scientific Research
COGR, along with the AAMC, AAU and APLU submit their joint letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing a proposed rule that seeks to limit the scientific research it will consider unless all underlying data are made publicly available.
NIH Basic Science Studies and Clinical Trials: Next Step
The document outlines the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) next steps regarding the application and enforcement of clinical trial policies for basic science studies. For all trials not classified as basic science, NIH will continue with existing policy enforcement. However, for basic science studies, NIH will delay the enforcement of the policy on registration and reporting, originally posted
Meeting with Scientific Societies Regarding Basic Research with Human Subjects and NIH Clinical Trials Policies
The document summarizes a meeting held on May 2, 2018, between representatives of major scientific societies, research consultants, and senior NIH officials to discuss concerns related to NIH clinical trial policies as they apply to basic research involving human subjects. The primary focus was the scientific community’s apprehension regarding the broadening of the definition of "clinical tri
