COGR provided feedback on NASA's proposed Biosketch and Current and Pending Support Disclosure Policy, emphasizing the need for uniformity with National Science and...
Disclosure Requirements
A cross-cutting area of research security addressing the policies, requirements, and practices for disclosing research activities and resources for biographical sketch, current and pending (other) support, and conflicts of commitment (COC).
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Overview of OSTP Guidelines for Research Security Programs at Covered Institutions
The OSTP Research Security Program Guidelines, released July 9, 2024, establish four required elements for research security compliance—cybersecurity, foreign travel...
COGR Matrix of Laws, Regulations, and Policies Regarding Science & Security
COGR has developed a comprehensive chart that summarizes and compares federal laws, regulations, and policies in the area of science and security.
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COGR Responds to Request for Comments: Biosketch and Current and Pending Support Disclosure Policy
COGR provided feedback on NASA's proposed Biosketch and Current and Pending Support Disclosure Policy, emphasizing the need for uniformity with National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) common forms to minimize administrative burden and enhance compliance. COGR urged NASA to avoid unnecessary deviations from federal standards, align definitions and reporting requirements (especially for senio
COGR Letter to OEI HHS-OIG
The letter from Matt Owens, President of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), addresses the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) following a meeting on January 30, 2024, regarding the NIH Recipient Institutions’ Reporting of Monetary Donations that Support Research Survey. COGR thanks the OIG representatives for their engagement and d
COGR, APLU, and AAU Submit Joint Response to Request for Public Comment on Common Disclosure Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support for Use in Submission of Research Applications
The letter, jointly submitted by COGR, AAU, and APLU, provides formal feedback to the National Science Foundation (NSF) on proposed revisions to the Common Disclosure Forms for biographical sketches and current and pending (other) support, used in research application submissions. The organizations commend the NSF and relevant agencies for their responsiveness to prior community input, especially
Joint Comments from AAU, AAMC, APLU, ACE and COGR to NSF on Standard Disclosures
The memorandum, submitted jointly by several leading higher education and research associations, responds to the National Science Foundation’s request for public comment regarding the development of common disclosure forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support within federal research applications, as mandated by NSPM-33. The associations commend federal efforts to harmonize and c
COGR Letter for Request for Comment for Common Disclosure Forms
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 200 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted detailed comments to the National Science Foundation regarding proposed common disclosure forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. COGR generally supports harmonizing federal disclosure requirements but highlights several challenges wit
Comparison Chart: NIH Pre-Award and Post-Award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support
This document compares the June 2022 version of the NIH Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support with the prior version of the chart related by NIH.
Overview of New NSPM-33 Guidance—January 2022 Webinar
These are slides from COGR's webinar providing an overview of OSTP's NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance.
Disclosure Policies and Recommended Practices for the Research Enterprise: February 2021 Meeting
The document, issued in February 2021 by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, outlines disclosure policies and recommended practices designed to safeguard the integrity and security of the U.S. research enterprise while promoting principled international collaboration. It highlights the critical role of transparency, full disclosure, and robust organizational policies in counte
Disclosure of Outside Activities: February 2021 Meeting
The document summarizes a panel discussion held on February 24, 2021, focusing on the evolving landscape of disclosure requirements for outside activities in academic and research institutions. The presentation highlights not only the growing emphasis on foreign influence and national security concerns—particularly following the implementation of new statutory requirements such as the National Def
