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Points to Consider for Reimbursement of Expenses Under Active Grants (V.2): Framework for Navigating the 2025 Administration Transition
Changes to federal payment systems, processes, and requirements implementing
Updated: Costing Points to Consider for Terminations and Suspensions (V.2)
Communications from federal agencies about terminations and suspensions are inconsistent with each other and often with sponsor policies and Uniform Guidance.&…
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Joint Associations Group (JAG) on Indirect Costs: What’s New and What’s Next: June 2025 COGR Meeting
The document outlines the efforts of the Joint Associations Group (JAG) on Indirect Costs, comprised of leading national academic associations, independent research institutions, hospitals, and foundations, to address growing concerns regarding the current Facilities and Administrative (F&A) cost model for U.S. federally funded research. In response to increased scrutiny and indications from C
COGR Joins Second Amicus Brief on HHS/NIH Grant Terminations Suit
The document pertains to a civil case before the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, in which several public health organizations and individuals challenge decisions by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), along with their respective leadership. The dispute centers on the abrupt termination and slowdown of a rang
COGR Joins Amicus Brief on HHS/NIH Grant Terminations Suit
The document is an unopposed motion and proposed amicus curiae brief submitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts by major national associations representing leading academic and research institutions. These organizations—including the Association of American Medical Colleges, the American Council on Education, and others—seek leave to file a brief supporting the plaintif
National Organizations Announce Joint Effort to Develop a New Indirect Costs Funding Model
National Organizations Announce Joint Effort to Develop a New Indirect Costs Funding ModelApril 2025National organizations representing America’s academic, medical, and independent research institutions, along with other relevant experts(1) have come together to spur the development of a more efficient and transparent model for funding indirect costs on federal re
Explain Facilities & Administrative Costs. You Have Thirty Seconds: February 2025 Meeting
The document provides an in-depth exploration of Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Costs in university research, covering their historical development, purpose, and current challenges. It explains that F&A costs, often misunderstood as “overhead,” are vital reimbursements compensating institutions for necessary infrastructure and compliance expenses associated with federally funded res
COGR Joins AAU and APLU Presidents in Submitting Joint Letter to Government Officials in Response to Unnecessary Disruptions to Federally Supported Research
The letter from the leaders of the AAU, APLU, and COGR expresses deep concern about recent disruptions to federally funded research resulting from executive actions and agency procedures, including interrupted payments, unclear directives relating to DEI compliance, abrupt project terminations, and a new NIH cap on facilities and administrative cost reimbursement. The authors urge federal official
Facilities & Administrative Costs of Research: One Pager
The document emphasizes the essential role of Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs—also known as indirect costs—in supporting federally funded research in the United States. It outlines how F&A reimbursements enable research institutions to maintain necessary infrastructure, comply with regulations, and ensure the safe and effective conduct of innovative research, ultimately benefitin
Comparing Foundation and Federal Government Research Support
This document provides a comparative analysis of private foundation and federal government support for biomedical research, with a particular focus on the treatment of facilities and administrative (F&A) or indirect costs. While private foundations contribute only about 6 percent of overall U.S. academic research and development funding, in contrast to the federal government’s 55 percent, thei
COGR Responds to OMB's Invitation to Provide Comments and Technical Corrections to Address Select Items in the Recently Released OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance
This comment letter offers detailed comments and proposed technical corrections to the OMB’s updated Uniform Grant Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, set to take effect October 1, 2024. The letter highlights COGR's recommendations on timely implementation of new thresholds for equipment and subawards, urges reconsideration of changes regarding fixed amount awards, and advocates for the rea
