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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Cost of Compliance: Results from the COGR Survey on the Cost of Complying with the New NIH DMS Policy
The document summarizes the findings from a 2022 COGR survey assessing the financial and administrative burdens imposed by the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, effective January 2023, which expanded data management requirements to all NIH-funded research projects generating scientific data. The survey, completed by 34 institutions (29 mid-size to large and 5 smaller institutions),
COGR Responds to the NIH Plan to Enhance Public Access to the Results of NIH-Supported Research [NOT-OD-23-091]
This document is a formal response from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 200 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutions, to the National Institutes of Health’s Request for Information regarding its plan to enhance public access to the results of NIH-supported research. COGR expresses support for the OSTP directive that increases access to federally funded
COGR's NIH Data Management and Sharing Readiness Guide: Chapter 4 Part II, Project-Based and Institutional Cost Considerations - Budgeting & Costing
This document, Chapter 4 Part II of the COGR NIH DMS Readiness Guide, addresses the key budgeting and costing considerations associated with implementing the NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy at academic and research institutions. It emphasizes the importance of carefully identifying, budgeting, and managing both direct and indirect DMS-related costs in grant applications. The guide out
NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy Readiness Webinar
The NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy Readiness Webinar, held on January 17, 2023, served as a preparatory session for the new NIH DMS policy effective January 25, 2023. The webinar featured presentations by leaders from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and NIH, focusing on institutional readiness, budgeting and costing implications, and policy implementation. According to s
COGR Review of the Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing: Budgeting & Costing
The COGR Review of the Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing provides a thorough analysis of the challenges institutions and researchers face regarding budgeting and costing in compliance with the new NIH policy effective January 25, 2023. The document acknowledges that while the policy aims to enhance robust data sharing and scientific advancement, it introduces significant new complia
Gearing Up for January 2023: Institutional Strategies for Implementing the NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy
The document outlines institutional strategies and collaborative efforts to implement the NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, which became effective in January 2023. It features contributions from Duke University and the University of Delaware, alongside perspectives from key organizations such as the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and the Association of Research Libraries (ARL
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
Roles and Responsibilities: Considerations for Institutions
The document provides comprehensive guidance for institutions preparing to comply with the NIH’s Final Policy for Data Management and Sharing (DMS), effective January 2023. It emphasizes the cultural shift required to prioritize data sharing throughout the research lifecycle, aiming to enhance transparency, reproducibility, and the efficient use of taxpayer-funded research. Institutions are advise
