Policy Perspective
Troublesome Clauses - An Update: June 2008 Meeting
The document, a June 2008 update from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides an analysis of “troublesome clauses” in federal research awards to universities, focusing on clauses that restrict publication, limit participation of foreign nationals, or otherwise constrain dissemination and access to research results. The analysis draws on survey data from 20 leading research instituti
Finances of Research Universities - 2008
This paper, published by COGR in March 2008, provides a detailed overview of the financial structures of research universities, focusing on their primary revenue streams and expenditures. It highlights the shift in revenue composition, particularly the increasing reliance on federal grants and contracts as state appropriations decline for public institutions, and outlines the significant universit
Restrictions on Research Awards: Troublesome Clauses 2007/2008
This report, produced collaboratively by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), the Association of American Universities (AAU), and the Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP), addresses the growing prevalence and complexity of restrictive clauses in federal research awards to U.S. universities. These "troublesome clauses" often limit the publication of research findings and restr
COGR_Animal_Research_Statement
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), in its Animal Research Statement, underscores the critical role that animal research has played in advancing medical knowledge and treatment for both humans and animals. The document notes that nearly every significant medical advancement over the past century—including antibiotics, anesthetics, organ transplants, and pain management—has depended on in
