The document outlines the agenda and logistical arrangements for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting scheduled for October 27-28, 2011 at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. It provides detailed information on registration procedures, hotel booking deadlines, and cancellation policies for participants. The meeting will encompass several substantive sessions addressing critical topics in research administration, including analysis of Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rate trends and negotiations, the impact of the new Public Health Service (PHS)/NIH financial conflict of interest regulations, and the sharing of perspectives from both agency representatives and experienced legal counsel.
A significant portion of the agenda is devoted to compliance with new NIH rules on financial conflicts of interest and to reporting on federal policy developments, such as the A-21 Task Force’s efforts to streamline cost principles for research institutions. The program features presentations by legal experts and federal officials, interactive Q&A opportunities, and committee reports covering research compliance, intellectual property, and costing policies. Additionally, updates from associations such as the Association of American Universities (AAU) on the federal budget will be included. Attendance is restricted to employees and affiliates of COGR member institutions, emphasizing a targeted and policy-focused participant group. Overall, the meeting is designed to inform, engage, and solicit feedback from the research administration community on current regulatory and operational challenges.
