COGR, together with AAU and APLU, submitted joint comments to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on its interim final rule, which expands end-user controls to...
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Balancing the need to protect national security and economic interests with the open, collaborative nature of higher education can be challenging in sensitive technology areas subject to export control regulations.
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COGR Submits Response to Interim Final Rule—“Implementation of Controls on Advanced Technologies Consistent with Controls Implemented by International Partners”
COGR submitted a formal response to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security's interim final rule regarding the implementation of export...
COGR Endorses AUECO Comments to BIS on End-Use and End-User Based Export Controls, Including U.S. Persons Activities Controls: Military and Intelligence End Use and End Users
The Association of University Export Control Officers (AUECO) submitted comments regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s proposed amendments to export controls...
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COGR Submits Response to Interim Final Rule—“Implementation of Controls on Advanced Technologies Consistent with Controls Implemented by International Partners”
COGR submitted a formal response to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security's interim final rule regarding the implementation of export controls on advanced technologies. COGR acknowledges the necessity of safeguarding sensitive technologies amid evolving global threats and supports efforts to align U.S. regulations with those of international partners, while also emphasizi
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 security, research security training, and export control training—at institutions exceeding a $50 million annual federal R&D threshold, with detailed timetables for agency and institutional implementation. The Guidelines promote u
Session Materials Available: Workshop on Compliance with Research Security Requirements and the Associated Cost of Compliance Survey
On September 27, 2023, COGR hosted a virtual, interactive workshop to provide an opportunity for members to share information on institutional efforts to comply with research security requirements and how to assess associated costs and institutional burden. The workshop was led by COGR directors and members of COGR’s four committees.
Restrictions on Research Awards: Troublesome Clauses. A Report of the AAU/COGR Task Force
The AAU/COGR Task Force report examines the growing prevalence and impact of restrictive clauses—termed “troublesome clauses”—in U.S. research awards, particularly those that limit the dissemination of research findings or the participation of foreign nationals without prior approval. Despite the long-standing federal policy articulated in National Security Decision Directive 189 (NSDD 189)—which
Research Security and Intellectual Property Hot Topics: October 2020 Meeting
The document is a comprehensive overview of key issues on research security and intellectual property management discussed during a panel convened by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) on October 22, 2020, featuring experts from leading research universities. The panelists addressed emerging federal rules and legislative changes affecting academic research, technology transfer, and unive
Foreign Influence and Research Security: The Challenges Continue Webinar Slides Now Available
The document summarizes a panel discussion on ongoing challenges related to foreign influence and research security in the U.S. research enterprise, with contributions from senior representatives of government agencies, academic associations, and universities. Key topics include updates from the Department of Energy, legislative developments such as the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDA
RSIP Committee Report: March 2020 Meeting
The document provides an update on several key initiatives and regulatory changes impacting research security and intellectual property management, primarily within the context of federally funded research in the United States. It outlines the ongoing redevelopment of the iEdison system, which simplifies compliance with federal invention reporting requirements, noting milestones such as stakeholde
Contracts & Intellectual Property Update: June 2019 Meeting
The document outlines recent developments and ongoing discussions concerning contracts and intellectual property at U.S. academic and research institutions, with a particular focus on the influence of foreign entities. It details the increasing scrutiny from legislative and federal agencies regarding foreign involvement in research, particularly from China, due to concerns about intellectual prope
