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COGR Joins AAMC-Led Amicus Brief Opposing Federal Stay in NIH Grant Restoration Cases
This document is an amicus curiae brief submitted by major academic and research organizations in support of respondents opposing the U.S. government’s blanket...
COGR Advocates for Full Reinstatement of NIH Grants in Joint Association Letter to Director, Dr. Bhattacharya
The letter, signed by leading higher education associations representing the majority of U.S. biomedical research institutions, urges NIH Director Dr. Jay...
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Agency Perspectives on Preventing Sexual Harassment and Bullying in the Research Environment: October 2022 Meeting
The document provides a comprehensive overview of federal agency perspectives and evolving policies aimed at preventing sexual harassment and bullying in research environments, with a focus on the practices of the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Central to the discussion is the recognition that safe, c
Institutional Discussion of Efforts to Promote a Research Workplace Free of Sexual Harassment and Bullying: October 2022 Meeting
The document summarizes a panel discussion from the COGR Membership Meeting in October 2022, focusing on institutional efforts to foster research environments free from sexual harassment and bullying. Presenters from Johns Hopkins University, Harvard Medical School, and Duke University outlined current federal agency reporting requirements (from NIH, NSF, NASA), detailing specific triggers, timeli
Lawrence Tabak (Guest Speaker Presentation): March 2022 COGR Meeting
The document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Lawrence Tabak, Acting Director of the NIH, given at the March 1, 2022 meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR). The discussion covered leadership changes at NIH, funding trends, updates on the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), and a focused commentary on gender bias in academia. Details were provided on NIH's f
COGR Joins Multi-Association Letter to White House Opposing EO 13950 "Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping"
The letter, addressed to President Donald J. Trump and signed by Ted Mitchell on behalf of numerous higher education associations and accrediting bodies, expresses strong concern regarding Executive Order 13950, issued on September 22, 2020, which targets race and sex stereotyping among federal contractors and grant recipients, including colleges and universities. While reaffirming opposition to r
COGR’s Response to JCORE RFI
COGR submitted comprehensive comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding the American Research Environment. COGR commended OSTP for its cross-agency efforts to address persistent challenges in research administration, emphasizing that the proliferation of federal regulations and inconsistent agency requirements has increased administrative burdens, potentia
NSF Will Not Tolerate Harassment An Update on the Foundation’s Activities to Address Harassment: June 2019 Meeting
The document outlines the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) committed efforts to address and prevent harassment, particularly sexual harassment, within NSF-funded activities. Following a period of public consultation and engagement with academic and scientific stakeholders, NSF implemented a new term and condition effective October 22, 2018. This requirement mandates that awardee institutions pr
