Policy Perspective
21_Questions_Paper
The document "21 Questions and Answers About University Technology Transfer," authored by Robert Hardy and published by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a thorough overview of critical issues, challenges, and accomplishments related to technology transfer in U.S. universities. The document emphasizes that technology transfer, primarily through the licensing of inven
COGR_comments_to_NIH_on_the_proposed_policy_for_sharing_of_data
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 170 research universities and affiliated institutions, provided comprehensive feedback to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding its proposed policy for sharing data from Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS). While COGR supports the NIH’s objective to enhance research through broad data availability, it raises substantive
Technology_Transfer_in_U.S._Research_Universities
The document "Technology Transfer in U.S. Research Universities: Dispelling Common Myths," published by the Council on Governmental Relations in March 2000, addresses widespread misconceptions about university technology transfer. It highlights the significant role U.S. research universities play in moving scientific discoveries from academic labs to commercial markets, primarily through
Comment_letter_on_Department_of_Commerce_recommendations_on_deemed_export_controls
The comment letter, submitted by Katharina Phillips on behalf of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), addresses the Department of Commerce’s recommendations regarding deemed export controls as they pertain to fundamental research at U.S. universities. COGR, representing 160 research-intensive institutions, expresses strong concerns that implementing the Inspector General’s (IG) recommende
COGR_letter_on_the_DFARS_-_Export-Controlled_Information_and_Technology
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing research-intensive universities, submitted a detailed response to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) regarding revisions to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) on export-controlled information and technology. While COGR acknowledged significant improvements in the proposed DFARS rule—such as explicit references
COGR_Brochure_-_Export_Controls_and_Universities_-_Information_and_Case_Studies
The 2004 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) document offers a comprehensive analysis of U.S. export control regulations and their impact on the academic research environment, specifically in universities. Anchored in the historical and regulatory context of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the document emphasizes the primary ob
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Eight
The document presents a sample policy for governing institutional conflicts of interest in a university setting, emphasizing the institution's responsibility to act as a steward of public funds and uphold its core values of education and scholarly inquiry. It acknowledges the increasing engagement between universities and private enterprises through research sponsorship, technology licensing,
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Seven
Section Seven of the COGR document presents a series of case studies illustrating institutional conflict of interest (COI) scenarios within academic research settings, particularly focusing on technology transfer, research sponsorship, licensing, and relationships with industry partners. Each case explores nuanced questions regarding when and how conflicts arise, the adequacy of existing instituti
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Five
Section Five of "Approaches to Developing an Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy" addresses the practicalities of implementing and administering a policy to manage institutional conflicts of interest. The document emphasizes the need for careful consideration of policy implications and identifies key stages in the process, including the identification of conflicts, risk assessment,
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Four
Section Four of the COGR document, "Approaches to Developing an Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy," focuses on policy considerations that academic institutions should address when formulating a conflict of interest policy. Building on the foundational "disclose-manage-prohibit if necessary" framework suggested by the AAU, the section identifies practical issues and proc
