Recent Statements by COGR President Matt Owens

Statement by COGR President Matt Owens on NASEM’S new report “Simplifying Research Regulations and Policies: Optimizing American Science” (September 3, 2025)

Statement by COGR President Matt Owens on the Executive Order “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking” (August 8, 2025)

Statement by COGR President Matt Owens on the Department of Defense (DOD) Policy Capping Research Indirect Cost Reimbursement Rates at 15% for Universities (May 16, 2025)

Statement by COGR President Matt Owens on the National Science Foundation (NSF) Policy Capping Research Indirect Cost Reimbursement Rates at 15% for Universities (May 2, 2025)

Statement by COGR President Matt Owens on the NIH’s Announcement to Move up the Implementation of the NIH Public Access Policy (April 30, 2025)

Statement by COGR President Matt Owens Regarding the Department of Energy's Policy Capping Research Indirect Cost Rates at 15% for Universities (April 12, 2025)

Statement by COGR President Matt Owens on the HHS Policy Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedures Act (February 28, 2025)

Statements and Article Quotes from COGR and Other Higher Education Associations on NIH's 15% Cap on Facilities and Administrative Costs Reimbursement