Policy Perspective
Notification Letter for 45 CFR 46.118 Determinations for NSF Awards
COGR has been working with NSF staff to develop
University Technology Transfer—Evolution and Revolutions
The document, published by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to commemorate its 50th anniversary, offers a comprehensive examination of the evolution of university research administration in the United States, with a particular focus on technology transfer and the complex dynamics surrounding indirect cost recovery for federally sponsored research. Drawing on essays and analyses by nota
The_Bayh-Dole_Act-__A_Guide_to_the_Law_and_Implementing_Regulations
This document, published by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a detailed overview and guide to the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, which fundamentally changed the landscape of technology transfer in the United States. The Bayh-Dole Act established a unified federal policy enabling universities, small businesses, and non-profit organizations to retain ownership of inventions developed w
Materials_Transfer_in_Academia
The "Materials Transfer in Academia" brochure, published by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) in September 2003, provides an in-depth overview of the legal, administrative, and ethical considerations involved when transferring research materials between academic institutions and other entities, particularly industry. It emphasizes that while the transfer of commonplace, nonpro
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
