Foreign Contracts & Gift Reporting

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…

The document outlines recent updates to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) research security policies, with a focus on implementing a transparent and risk-based approach to safeguarding research, particularly in areas with potential national security implications, as mandated by the CHIPS…

The letter, submitted by the American Council on Education and a coalition of higher education associations, provides detailed comments to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) related to reporting foreign gifts and contracts under Section 117…

The letter from the American Council on Education (ACE), addressed to senior officials at the U.S. Department of Education (ED), conveys appreciation for updates regarding the management and reporting requirements of Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, which pertains to the disclosure of…

The document outlines a comprehensive list of outstanding questions and concerns from higher education institutions regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) implementation of Section 117, which mandates reporting of foreign gifts and contracts. Following the launch of a new electronic…

The letter, authored by leading higher education associations, addresses Dr. Eric Lander, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), following a federal roundtable on implementing National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33). The associations express support for…

This document outlines the increasing federal scrutiny on inappropriate foreign influence in U.S. academic research and offers practical considerations for institutions to develop effective research security responses. Triggered by concerns such as undisclosed foreign funding, participation in…

The correspondence from the American Council on Education (ACE), co-signed by numerous higher education associations, responds to the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) November 2020 Notification of Interpretation (NOI) concerning enforcement authority under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act…

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…

The document provides a comprehensive update on Section 117 reporting requirements as discussed in a June 12, 2020 session moderated by Robert Hardy of COGR, with panelists representing the Department of Education and the University of Pennsylvania. Section 117, enacted in 1986, mandates that…

The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing major research universities and institutes, wrote to the Department of Education to express ongoing concerns regarding proposed changes to Section 117 reporting requirements for disclosing foreign gifts and contracts. While COGR…

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…

The document outlines key information regarding Higher Education Act (HEA) Section 117 reporting requirements related to disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts by U.S. colleges and universities. Contributors to the discussion include Lynette Arias from the University of Washington, Sarah…

The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 187 research universities and affiliated research entities, submitted a formal letter to Mr. Paul Ray, Acting Administrator at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the Office of Management and Budget, regarding a…

COGR, representing major research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted feedback on the Department of Education's proposed changes to foreign gift and contract disclosure requirements. While supporting the goals of transparency and avoiding undue foreign influence, COGR expresses…

This letter expresses joint association concerns regarding the continuing need for clarification regarding reporting requirements under Sec. 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

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…

February 1, 2017: October 27, 2017: DOE Order 142.3A Unclassified Foreign Visits and Assignments Program

February 1, 2017: October 27, 2017: DOE Order 142.3A Unclassified Foreign Visits and Assignments Program