The Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU), and COGR submitted comments to the Department of Energy (DOE)...
Conflict of Interest/Commitment
Identification, review, and management of researcher and/or institutional financial conflicts of interest (FCOIs) that have the potential to bias the design, conduct, or reporting of research and considerations surrounding researchers’ conflicts of commitments that arise when a researcher’s external activities may interfere with their ability to fulfill their primary obligations to their employing institution.
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COGR Publishes “Analyzing Personal Financial and Institutional Conflicts of Interest in Academic Research Contexts”
COGR has published a new report on Analyzing Personal Financial and Institutional Conflicts of Interest in Academic Research Contexts.
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Financial Assistance Regulations-Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policy Requirements
This document is a formal response jointly submitted by the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU), and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Financial Assistance Regulations concerning Conflict of Interest (COI) and Conflict of Com
Laws, Policies, & Agency Guidance Concerning Research Security
Laws, Policies & Agency Guidance Concerning Research SecurityThis section provides links to statutes, regulations, and other sources of legal requirements related to science and security, links to federal research agency policy and guidance in this area. Resources are grouped in reverse chronological order (i.e., most recent resources are listed first) under t
Addressing Researchers' Personal Financial & Institutional Conflicts of Interest: June 2023 Meeting
The document presents a focused discussion on addressing personal financial and institutional conflicts of interest (COI) within academic research environments, featuring case studies and regulatory considerations. Led by experts from Penn State University, UC San Francisco, and UT Southwestern Medical Center, the presentation reviews the recent COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) publication
COGR Publishes “Analyzing Personal Financial and Institutional Conflicts of Interest in Academic Research Contexts”
COGR has published a new report on Analyzing Personal Financial and Institutional Conflicts of Interest in Academic Research Contexts.
Report: Analyzing Personal Financial and Institutional Conflicts of Interest in Academic Research Contexts
The document offers a comprehensive analysis of conflicts of interest (COIs) within academic and research settings, addressing individual, organizational, and institutional challenges. It delineates regulatory frameworks and best practices for identifying and managing COIs, with a focus on areas such as procurement, sponsored research, technology transfer, clinical trials, and faculty consulting.
COGR's Joint Response to NASA’s “New Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policy for Recipients of NASA Financial Assistance Awards”
The document is a formal response from leading organizations in the higher education and research university sector to NASA regarding its proposed new Conflict of Interest (COI) and Conflict of Commitment (COC) Policy for recipients of NASA financial assistance awards. The signatories commend NASA's initiative to enhance research integrity and address both financial and non-financial conflict
DOE vs. PHS FCOI Comparison Document
This document presents a detailed comparative analysis of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Interim Conflict of Interest (COI) Policy for Financial Assistance and the Public Health Service (PHS) regulations for Promoting Objectivity in Research (42 CFR Part 50, Subpart F), conducted by COGR as of August 27, 2022. The analysis uses the DOE policy as the base text, highlighting differences and alignm
DOE Interim Conflict of Interest Policy: June 2022 Meeting
The document presents an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Interim Conflict of Interest (COI) Policy as outlined by Michael Zarkin to the Council on Government Relations. The DOE administers an extensive array of R&D and non-R&D programs, employing both discretionary and formula grant mechanisms, and thus its policies must accommodate a diverse range of activities and stake
Guidance Regarding the Without Compensation (WOC) and State Treasury Exceptions to 18 U.S.C. § 209 – Conflicts of Interest: February 2022 Meeting
This document provides detailed guidance on the application of 18 U.S.C. §209, which prohibits federal employees from receiving salary or supplemental compensation from non-federal entities for work performed as part of their governmental duties, with specific attention to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research personnel. It outlines the two primary exceptions to this prohibition: the Withou
