COGR, representing over 200 U.S. research institutions, submitted comments urging the withdrawal of the proposed Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the...
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Covering policies and practices for federally sponsored research, Intellectual Property and Innovation ensures discoveries and creative works are effectively protected, managed, and commercialized.
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Technology Transfer in U.S. Research Universities: Dispelling Common Myths (Updated August 2022)
This document, published by COGR, systematically addresses and dispels common misconceptions about technology transfer activities within U.S. research universities...
The Bayh-Dole Act: A Guide to the Law and Implementing Regulations (October 2021 Update)
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Committee Reports—October 2025 Meeting
The October 24, 2025 Committee Reports & Hot Topics document from the four standing COGR Committees outlines recent and ongoing activities across its four main committees: Contracts & Grants Administration (CGA), Research Ethics & Compliance (REC), Research Security & Intellectual Property (RSIP), and Costing and Financial Compliance (CFC). Key issues discussed include federal poli…
October 23-24, 2025 COGR Meeting Materials
Slide presentations shared during the October 23-24, 2025 COGR meeting in Washington D.C.
Navigating the Storm 2.0: Institutional Perspectives on a Changing Federal Landscape—October 2025
The document outlines the agenda and discussion framework for “Navigating the Storm 2.0: Institutional Perspectives on a Changing Federal Landscape,” a session held by COGR on October 24, 2025. The event features COGR directors leading table discussions on pressing topics such as research security, compliance challenges, financial and administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement, research funding c
Navigating the Storm: Institutional Perspectives on a Changing Federal Landscape: June 2025 COGR Meeting
The document summarizes a COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) session titled "Navigating the Storm: Institutional Perspectives on a Changing Federal Landscape," held on June 6, 2025. The agenda was structured to facilitate collaborative discussions among institutional representatives on the evolving challenges in the federal research landscape, including cybersecurity compliance, re
Exploring University-Industry Collaborations at a Pivotal Moment: A Historical Insight and Potential Future Directions: June 2025 COGR Meeting
This document discusses the evolving landscape of university-industry collaborations, emphasizing the need for modernization and increased impact in light of challenges such as declining U.S. R&D leadership, funding gaps, and workforce needs. It highlights initiatives by UIDP and Georgia Tech, including efforts to streamline cross-sector partnerships, manage intellectual property, and address
What’s on the Horizon for Technology Transfer: February 2025 Meeting
The document outlines the future landscape of technology transfer in the United States, emphasizing the importance of strong research funding, intellectual property rights, and legislative support to maintain innovation leadership amid growing global competition, particularly from China. It details ongoing and proposed legislative actions such as the PERA, PREVAIL, and RESTORE Acts to strengthen p
Great Minds: Brainstorming & Benchmarking with COGR Member Institutions: June 2024
The document outlines the agenda and discussion themes for the "Great Minds: Brainstorming & Benchmarking" session held COGR on June 6, 2024. Moderated by key COGR directors and committee chairs from prominent research institutions, the session provides a collaborative platform for member institutions to discuss compliance, policy implementation, and operational challenges related to research
Federal March In Provisions & NIST Draft Framework: February 2024 Meeting
COGR's virtual meeting held from February 27 to March 1, 2024, featured expert discussions on federal policies affecting university technology transfer, focusing particularly on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) draft framework regarding march-in rights under the Bayh-Dole Act. The draft framework proposes using the pricing of commercial goods and services as a criterion fo
Biden EO on AI: Agencies Perspectives: February 2024 Meeting
The COGR virtual meeting held on February 27–March 1, 2024 focused on the Biden Administration’s Executive Order 14110 regarding artificial intelligence (AI), examining how federal agencies such as NIST and HHS are responding to its directives, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. The presentations outlined ongoing federal efforts to promote trustworthy, safe, and ethical AI developmen
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
