Policy Perspective
Recommendations for Non-HHS Research Regulatory Reform
The document from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), dated August 24, 2017, presents a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at reforming non-Health and Human Services (non-HHS) research regulations to reduce administrative burdens and streamline compliance requirements for federally funded research. It urges the consolidation of regulatory oversight—currently fragmented across mul
Discussion Points on Facilities and Administrative Costs and Regulatory Reform
The document discusses the intersection of facilities and administrative (F&A) costs with ongoing efforts to reform research regulations in the United States. It emphasizes that while research institutions and academic medical centers support reducing unnecessary federal regulations to improve the use of research funds, any anticipated reduction in F&A costs tied to decreased regulatory bu
Comparing Foundations to Federal Research Support
This document provides a comparative analysis of funding models and cost structures between private foundations and the federal government, specifically regarding research support for biomedical and scientific endeavors. It highlights that private foundations, while serving as essential supplemental funders to federally supported research, have fundamentally different approaches to budgeting for f
Transcript edits and responses to additional questions for the May 24, 2017 hearing titled, "Examining the Overhead Cost of Research" – James Luther
The document is a memorandum prepared by James D. Luther, Associate Vice President of Finance & Compliance Officer at Duke University, in response to requests from the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology regarding the May 24, 2017 hearing on the overhead costs of research. The memo encompasses corrections to the verbatim transcript, as well as detailed responses to committee memb
June 2017 Update
The June 2017 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) Meeting Report details significant developments in federal research policy, appropriations, regulatory reform, and compliance issues relevant to research universities and institutions. A major focus was the Trump Administration's FY2018 proposed budget, which called for dramatic reductions to research funding—most notably a 21% cut for NI
Reducing Regulatory and Institutional Burden Associated with Animal Research: June 2017 Meeting
The document provides a thorough overview of ongoing efforts and recommendations to alleviate regulatory and institutional burdens associated with animal research in the United States, highlighting concerns from academic institutions, federal agencies, and advisory bodies. Key initiatives include the NIH's efforts to collaborate with major regulatory bodies (OPRR, USDA, AAALAC) to streamline
