Membership

The 2024-2025 Year in Review from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides an in-depth summary of a year marked by significant challenges and organizational resilience in the U.S. research community. Throughout the period, COGR and its 232 member institutions—spanning universities, affiliated hospitals, and independent research institutes—faced a turbulent policy landscape shaped by s

This is COGR's FY26 (Aug.1. 2025 - July 31, 2026) annual dues notification letter. It highlights the association's continued advocacy and support for research institutions amidst challenging political and regulatory environments, details recent organizational achievements—including increased member engagement, expanded digital presence, and enhanced policy initiatives. The letter notes the essenti

The letter informs COGR Primary Representatives of the 2025 fiscal year membership dues, effective August 1, 2024, which will be set at $12,000 per institution—an increase of $500 from the previous year. This adjustment aligns with COGR's stated policy of implementing small, regular increases that correspond with inflation, in order to avoid substantial, less frequent hikes and facilitate mor

The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) has notified its primary representatives of the membership dues for Fiscal Year 2025, which will be set at $12,000 per institution, representing a $500 increase from the previous year. This adjustment aligns with COGR’s commitment, first communicated in 2021, to implement modest annual increases in line with inflation, aiming to prevent occasional subst

 

The important work of COGR is significantly supported by COGR’s four standing committees. In 2022, the association defined a pathway for the general membership to participate as an at-large member of a committee.

The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) has announced the Fiscal Year 2024 membership dues, effective August 1, 2023, will be set at $11,500 per institution, reflecting a $500 (approximately 4%) increase from the previous year. This adjustment follows COGR’s stated policy of implementing predictable, incremental dues increases aligned with inflation rates, enabling member institutions to bett

The COGR 2020-2022 Biennial Year in Review offers a comprehensive overview of the major activities, initiatives, and accomplishments of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), which represents 200 leading research institutions. Over this two-year period, COGR focused on key policy areas including research security, navigating the impacts of COVID-19, and implementation of the NIH Data Manage

This document provides a detailed overview of the selection considerations, appointment procedures, and expectations for at-large committee members at COGR (the Council on Governmental Relations). The organization relies heavily on the expertise of individuals from member institutions to serve on its four key committees, with an aim to both leverage specialized knowledge and broaden participation