Policy Perspective
F&A Talking Points
The document addresses concerns raised by federal officials and the media regarding the proportion of National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding allocated to indirect, or facilities and administrative (F&A), costs—often referred to as overhead. It clarifies that both direct and indirect costs together represent the full expenses of conducting federally sponsored research. F&A costs
F&A Primer
The document provides a thorough overview of Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs, also known as research operating or indirect costs, within the context of sponsored research at universities. It outlines the distinction between direct costs—such as salaries, lab supplies, and equipment, which are the primary focus of research funding—and F&A costs, which are essential infrastructural
COGR Submits Comments/Questions to NIH on "Single IRB Policy FAQs for Extramural Community"
COGR submits comments and questions to NIH on the document 'NIH Single IRB Policy FAQs for Extramural Community." Comments are indicated in red italic text.
Research Regulatory Reform: Recent Legislation and the New Administration
The document provides a detailed overview of recent legislative and executive actions impacting federal research regulation as of early 2017, focusing on their implications for regulatory reform in the research sector. It highlights key legislation, notably the 21st Century Cures Act, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (AICA), and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), each pr
Finances of Research Universities - June 2014
“Finances of Research Universities” describes the financial landscape of research universities and calls for active collaboration among all stakeholders to address financial risks to the research enterprise in a productive manner.
Overview of the Final Revised Common Rule
February 1, 2017: An overview of the changes to the revised Common Rule published in the Federal Register on January 19, 2017, a one page summary table of the changes made, and a link to the final revised Common Rule.
Summary of Changes to the Common Rule
The Council on Governmental Relations provided a detailed overview of the final revisions to the federal Common Rule, which governs the protection of human research subjects, as published in early 2017. The majority of the new regulations take effect on January 19, 2018, with the requirement for single IRB review of multisite cooperative research deferred to January 20, 2020. Significant updates i
Finances of Research Universities Executive Summary June 2014
The executive summary from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides an analysis of the financial landscape confronting research universities in the United States, highlighting both challenges and the need for collaborative solutions. The document underscores that research universities, despite conducting over $60 billion in annual research and development activities, are grappling wit
NPRM Public Comments Overview
The document summarizes public feedback on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for revisions to the Common Rule, as reviewed in May 2016. Over 2,100 comments were received, a significant increase from earlier rounds, with the majority submitted by individuals without clear affiliations. Institutions, particularly medical and academic entities, also participated. Commenters raised concerns abo
