The document outlines the agenda for COGR Forum V, titled "Adapting to Change, Policy Shifts & Research Impact," scheduled for September 30, 2025. The event’s primary focus is on current developments affecting the research community, particularly policy changes and their implications. A highlighted session features a panel discussion on the implementation of NIH Research Security Policies, with expert representation from Johns Hopkins University, the University of California Office of the President, and Colorado State University. The forum also includes briefings on pressing issues such as the NIH’s new biosafety oversight initiative, the risk of a potential government shutdown, forthcoming modifications to OMB Uniform Guidance, limitations on Facilities & Administrative (F&A) reimbursements, and matters related to the Bayh-Dole Act.
The agenda provides opportunities for member engagement, including an open forum for questions and discussion on relevant topics, as well as preparatory materials to ensure informed participation. Logistical information emphasizes advance preparation and technical readiness, encouraging attendees to review the September 2025 COGR Update and submit questions beforehand. The document concludes by noting the next major COGR event, a membership meeting scheduled for late October 2025 in Washington, DC, further highlighting opportunities for ongoing engagement and policy dialogue within the research administration community.
