Policy Perspective
Comparing Foundation and Federal Government Research Support
This document provides a comparative analysis of private foundation and federal government support for biomedical research, with a particular focus on the treatment of facilities and administrative (F&A) or indirect costs. While private foundations contribute only about 6 percent of overall U.S. academic research and development funding, in contrast to the federal government’s 55 percent, thei
COGR Responds to USDOJ’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking—Provisions Pertaining to Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons
COGR, representing over 220 U.S. research institutions, submitted comments on the Department of Justice’s proposed rule aimed at restricting access to U.S. sensitive personal and government-related data by countries of concern. COGR expresses concern that the rule’s lack of exemptions for non-federally funded, non-clinical research would severely hinder essential international public health and fo
COGR Submits Response to Interim Final Rule—“Implementation of Controls on Advanced Technologies Consistent with Controls Implemented by International Partners”
COGR submitted a formal response to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security's interim final rule regarding the implementation of export controls on advanced technologies. COGR acknowledges the necessity of safeguarding sensitive technologies amid evolving global threats and supports efforts to align U.S. regulations with those of international partners, while also emphasizi
COGR Submits Response to Health and Human Services Adoption of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 220 U.S. research universities and institutes, submitted formal comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the department’s interim final rule implementing the updated Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance. COGR acknowledged the complexity of HHS’s dual-phased implementation—initial a
The F&A Capstone : A Final Report on the 2023-2024 Survey
The F&A Capstone report presents a comprehensive analysis of the 2023-2024 Facilities and Administrative (F&A) survey, focusing on the distribution of research funding, cost recovery, and compliance burdens across U.S. institutions. The survey data, drawn from a representative sample of research universities and supported by NSF HERD data, highlights persistent disparities between large an
Uniform Guidance Update & COGR’s “Look” Series (5th Look): October 2024 Meeting
The referenced document outlines a comprehensive update on the Uniform Guidance revisions by COGR as part of its ongoing “Look” Series, culminating in a session held on October 24, 2024. Led by key COGR directors and supported by a diverse workgroup from prominent research institutions, the presentation reviews the progression of COGR’s analyses—starting from initial assessments and member feedbac
Implementation and Readiness Guide for the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance
The “Implementation and Readiness Guide for the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance,” prepared by COGR, serves as a comprehensive resource for institutions preparing to comply with the revised Uniform Guidance (2 CFR part 200) effective October 1, 2024. The Guide presents key changes institution leaders must understand and implement, stemming from the 2024 revisions in federal requiremen
COGR’s Science & Security Resource Page
The United States government’s focus on inappropriate foreign influence on federally funded research has resulted in an evolving legislative and regulatory environment that research institutions rank as a top compliance concern.
COGR Joins a Multi-Association Request to DOE’s RTES for Full Engagement with the Research Community Prior to Implementation of Risk Matrices
In this letter dated August 19, 2024, multiple leading organizations representing American research institutions and scientists urge the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), specifically its Office of Research, Technology and Economic Security (RTES), to actively collaborate with the broader research community before finalizing new risk matrices intended to manage research security in extramural resea
COGR Joins a Multi-Association Response to NIH's Draft Public Access Policy
The joint letter from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) responds to the NIH Draft Public Access Policy, expressing general support for the policy’s objective of maximizing public access to NIH-funded research. The organizations no
