COGR, representing over 220 U.S. research institutions, submitted comments on the Department of Justice’s proposed rule aimed at restricting access to U.S. sensitive...
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NIH Latest Updates—June 2024 Meeting
The document provides updates from the NIH Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration, focusing on data management and sharing, grant closeout...
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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Hot Topics in Public Access: Institutional Perspective (February Virtual Meeting 2024)
The COGR Virtual Meeting held from February 27 to March 1, 2024, featured a panel discussion on "Hot Topics in Public Access: Institutional Perspective," moderated by Krystal Toups alongside experts from Virginia Tech, the University of Arizona, and Brown University. The session examined the institutional responsibilities and challenges in facilitating public access to scholarly publicat
COGR Joins a Multi-Association Response to the Request for Comments to Docket Number DoD–2023–OS–0063 / Regulatory Identifier Number (RIN) 0790–AL49, “Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program”
The collective comments submitted by the American Council on Education (ACE), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), COGR, and EDUCAUSE address the Department of Defense’s proposed updates to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. The associations commend the DoD for recognizing that fundamental research general…
Agencies' Perspectives on Public Access: March 2023 Meeting
The document presents a comprehensive overview of the current landscape, priorities, and future directions of U.S. federal agencies regarding public access and open science initiatives, as discussed by representatives from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and Space Administra
Publisher’s Perspective on Open Access: March 2023 Meeting
The document presents a multifaceted discussion on the current landscape, challenges, and future directions of open access (OA) publishing from the perspective of publishers and leading figures in academic publishing. Key themes include the increasing momentum for open access, catalyzed by policy changes such as the 2022 OSTP "Nelson memo," which mandates immediate public availability of
NSF National Center for Science & Engineering Statistics: Perspectives and NCSES and Data Usage: October 2021 Meeting
The document provides an overview of the NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), outlining its mandate, structure, and key survey activities, including the Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) and Research Facilities surveys. It details NCSES’s role as a primary source of statistical data on research and development (R&D), science and engineering workfor
SciLine - Connecting journalists to credible, articulate scientists: October 2018 Meeting
SciLine is an editorially independent, philanthropically funded organization dedicated to supporting professional journalists by providing clear, credible, and evidence-based scientific information. Through services such as expert matching on tight deadlines, the preparation of reporter-friendly fact sheets, and the organization of online media briefings, SciLine facilitates direct connections bet
European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Effects on Research: June 2018 Meeting
The document provides an in-depth overview of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as it pertains to research, with a particular focus on implications for U.S.-based organizations involved in multi-regional research activities. It outlines the GDPR’s jurisdiction, extending its reach beyond entities established within the European Economic Area (EEA) to include those
Public Access Meeting Presentation: October 2017 Meeting
The document outlines recent initiatives and discussions regarding public access to scientific research, particularly emphasizing efforts led by federal agencies such as the NIH and NSF, in collaboration with groups like AAU and APLU. A central theme is the advancement of open science, focusing on making research results more available, accessible, and usable. The distinction between open access a
Federal open science: October 2017 Meeting
The document provides an overview of federal efforts in the United States to promote open science, with a particular focus on the activities and policies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). It emphasizes the philosophical underpinnings of open science, referencing Thomas Jefferson’s view that ideas should circulate freely for the betterment of soci
