Policy Perspective
COGR Comments to NIH on Draft Data Sharing and Management Policy
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 188 major research entities, provided detailed feedback on the Draft NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing. COGR expressed broad support for the NIH’s emphasis on data sharing while highlighting the need for enhanced resources, tools, and centralized guidance to support efficient policy implementation across diverse scientific discipl
COGR Letter to SAMHSA on New Attestation Requirements
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing a consortium of research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted a formal letter to SAMHSA expressing significant concerns regarding a newly required attestation for grant recipients. This attestation demands that institutions certify not only the proper use of grant funds in accordance with federal law—namely, not using funds
COGR Submits Letter to OMB Objecting to DoEd’s Section 117 Emergency Order
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 187 research universities and affiliated research entities, submitted a formal letter to Mr. Paul Ray, Acting Administrator at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the Office of Management and Budget, regarding a Department of Education request for emergency review of a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) relat
Excellence in Research: The Funding Model, F&A Reimbursement, and Why the System Works: Slide Presentation Resource for Institutions
This document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides an in-depth analysis of the funding model for federally sponsored research in the United States, with a particular focus on Facilities and Administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement. The paper outlines the historical evolution and current rationale for F&A reimbursement, demonstrating that these costs are real,
COGR October 24-25th Meeting Report Now Available!
The October 2019 COGR Meeting Report provides a thorough overview of evolving federal policies, regulatory changes, and institutional responses affecting the administration of research at U.S. colleges and universities. Key topics include expanded reporting requirements under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, increasing federal scrutiny of research security and foreign influence, and the in
COGR Submits Comments to Dept. of Education on Section 117 Reporting
COGR, representing major research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted feedback on the Department of Education's proposed changes to foreign gift and contract disclosure requirements. While supporting the goals of transparency and avoiding undue foreign influence, COGR expresses concerns that the proposed information collection process—especially the posting of full contract documen
Joint Association Letter to NIST on Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information SP800-171B
This memorandum, submitted by several major higher education associations, responds to NIST's request for public comment on SP 800-171B, expressing strong support for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) but significant concerns about the lack of clear criteria and guidance for when the enhanced security requirements would apply to university-based research. The associations high
