Data Management & Public Access
Covers policies, practices, and requirements governing data management and sharing, as well as compliance with federal public access policies for scientific data.
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COGR, AAMC, AAU, and APLU Submit Joint Comments to NIH on Publication Cost Limits
The Association of American Medical Colleges, Association of American Universities, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, and COGR submitted joint...
The Single Audit - Updates and a Potential for Efficiency Never Fully Realized
Several Single Audit related activities have occurred over the past few months including, release of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) draft 2025 Complian
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Digging Into DPI Webinar Slides
The document “Digging Into DPIs,” presented by a team from the University of Arizona and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), offers a thorough exploration of Digital Persistent Identifiers (DPIs), also known as Persistent Identifiers (PIDs), and their growing significance in the research ecosystem. The presentation outlines the regulatory context driving DPI adoption, notably referencing
NIH Data Management and Sharing Getting Ready: June 2022 Meeting
The document provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape surrounding the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Management and Sharing (DMS) policy, effective no later than January 2023. Panel discussions and contributions from a range of academic, administrative, and policy leaders detail both anticipated benefits and practical challenges associated with the new requirements for
NIH Data Management Policy: New Resources: March 2022 Meeting
The NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy, effective January 25, 2023, represents an evolution of longstanding efforts to advance data sharing in biomedical research. The policy mandates that all NIH-funded research submit a Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan and adhere to it, thereby formalizing expectations for responsible and maximized data sharing while allowing justified limitations for
COGR Submits Letter to NIH on Genomic Data Sharing Policy RFI (NOT-OD-22-029)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 200 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on proposed updates and long-term considerations for the NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy. COGR commends NIH’s efforts to solicit public input on balancing the imperative of data sharing—essential for scientific pr
Data Management: June 2021 Meeting
The document outlines the evolving policies and practical considerations surrounding data management and sharing in the context of U.S. federally funded research, with particular emphasis on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and institutional implementations such as Purdue University. It details the NIH’s comprehensive Data Management and Sharing Policy, effective from January 25, 2023, whic
NIH Data Management & Sharing Final Policy: February 2021 Meeting
The document outlines a session focused on the implementation and implications of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Final Policy for Data Management and Sharing, effective as of January 25, 2023. Featuring insights from NIH policymakers, academic researchers, and representatives from the COGR Data Management & Sharing Work Group, the discussion emphasizes the policy’s two core requiremen
Joint Association Letter to OSTP on Public Access RFI
The document is a memorandum from key academic associations responding to the Office of Science and Technology Policy’s (OSTP) request for input on increasing public access to scholarly publications, data, and code from federally funded research. It emphasizes broad support for OSTP’s aims, highlighting the benefits of accelerated scientific inquiry and research integrity that arise from open acce
COGR Submits Letter to OSTP on “Draft Desirable Characteristics of Repositories for Managing and Sharing Data Resulting from Federally Funded Research
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing a consortium of 188 research universities, medical centers, and research institutes, submitted feedback to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding draft guidelines for desirable characteristics of data repositories managing federally funded research data. COGR acknowledges the value of accessible, well-managed data rep
COGR Comments to NIH on Draft Data Sharing and Management Policy
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 188 major research entities, provided detailed feedback on the Draft NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing. COGR expressed broad support for the NIH’s emphasis on data sharing while highlighting the need for enhanced resources, tools, and centralized guidance to support efficient policy implementation across diverse scientific discipl
