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Membership Survey 2019
The COGR Membership Survey, conducted in August–September 2019, garnered responses from 331 participants, predominantly representing public universities (66%), with experienced professionals making up the majority—54% having more than 20 years in the field. Despite high membership engagement, most respondents (79%) have never participated on the Board, committees, or working groups, although 87% e
COGR Membership Survey: June 2019 Meeting
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) 2019 Membership Survey was designed to collect constructive feedback from member institutions regarding COGR’s meetings, communications, engagement strategies, and key policy issues. The survey assured respondents of anonymity and guaranteed that all findings would be reported only in aggregate, thus protecting individual and institutional identities. P
COGR 2018 Animal Research Survey Report Appendix A: Actions to Reduce Institutional Administrative Requirements Associated with Animal Research
The Appendix A of the COGR 2018 Animal Research Survey Report outlines a series of recommended actions aimed at reducing the administrative burden associated with institutional oversight of animal research. Key recommendations include eliminating annual protocol renewals and certain regulatory documentation requirements for non-USDA and non-DOD related research, as well as discontinuing pain and d
Animal Survey Results - COGR Survey
The document summarizes institutional responses to proposed streamlining measures for animal research oversight, particularly pertaining to Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC). Significant support was observed for proposals aiming to reduce administrative burdens, such as expanding administrative approval authority for minor protocol changes (93% implemented), adopting expediting
COGR 2018 SURVEY REPORT ON INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES FOR PROMOTING RESEARCH QUALITY
The 2018 COGR Survey Report examines how leading U.S. research universities, medical centers, and research institutes support research quality, rigor, and reproducibility, in response to heightened attention from federal agencies such as NIH and NSF. Drawing on survey responses from approximately one-third of COGR’s membership, the report finds that all responding institutions provide at least som
COGR Survey Report on Institutional Administrative Requirements for Animal Research
Posted February 4, 2019
COGR Survey on Institutional Resources in Support of Research Rigor and Reproducibility: October 2018 Meeting
The 2018 COGR survey examined the range and accessibility of resources provided by research institutions to support rigor, reproducibility, and overall research quality. With responses from 34% of member institutions, the survey revealed that while a substantial proportion offer critical resources—such as grant development support (95%), computing assistance (80%), biostatistics support (78%), and
Results of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Sub-group Survey (NFRI)
The Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Sub-group Survey, conducted on May 14, 2018, gathered input from forty respondents representing both research funding and research-performing entities. The survey explored a wide spectrum of issues pertinent to IP management and technology transfer agreements. Key topics included scope and ownership of intellectual property, disclosure procedures,
