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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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
Advancing the Partnership between Foundations and Research Institutions: October 2017 Meeting
The Council on Governmental Relations meeting held on October 26, 2017, brought together representatives from leading research institutions and foundations to discuss the evolving partnership between foundations and academic research bodies, particularly in response to shifting trends in research funding. The panel highlighted significant changes since 2010, such as a notable increase in non-class
Funders’ Value Proposition: Insight from HRA Members: October 2017 Meeting
The document presents insights from HRA members regarding the multifaceted value proposition of funders, particularly in the context of early-stage and high-risk scientific research, as exemplified by the Foundation Fighting Blindness. While financial support remains central, funders contribute significantly beyond monetary grants by offering expertise in intellectual property (IP) placement, supp
June 2017 Presentation: Data IT UMBC
The document presents an overview of IT security practices and considerations for research data at UMBC, drawing on insights from the EDUCAUSE benchmarking initiative. EDUCAUSE’s annual data collection, supported in part by the Lumina Foundation, provides benchmarks on institutional technology maturity, with research computing and information security serving as focal areas for analysis. Results i
Under Pressure: Management, Compliance, and Cost of the Data/IT Enterprise
The document discusses the multifaceted challenges faced by higher education institutions in managing information security (InfoSec), compliance, and the associated costs within increasingly complex and constrained data/IT environments. Universities function like small cities, handling a broad array of sensitive data and operating with a heterogeneous mix of hardware and software while coping with
