The "AAU-COGR-Yale Survey of Compliance Costs Presentation," delivered in June 2015, discusses the financial and administrative burdens associated with research compliance at major academic and research institutions. Compiled collaboratively by the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), and Yale University, the presentation analyzes data collected from a broad survey of member institutions to assess the scope and impact of compliance-related activities. The findings highlight the growing complexity and expense of maintaining adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations, which collectively cover areas such as financial management, human subjects protections, and research integrity. The document underscores how these increasing costs can influence institutional efficiency, research productivity, and the allocation of funds, suggesting a need for policy simplification and more effective regulatory frameworks to ensure sustainability in research operations.
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