COGR has recently updated its "Framework for Navigation the 2025 Administration Transition" to include a Summary of Emerging Federal Terms and Conditions.
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Covers additional and emerging issues related to policies, regulations, and practices for the administration of federal research proposals and awards.
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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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COGR's FLSA Postdoctoral Research Survey Executive Summary Now Available
The document summarizes the results of a Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) survey conducted in August 2016 regarding institutional responses to forthcoming changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which would significantly increase the minimum exempt salary threshold impacting postdoctoral researchers. Among the 109 responding research institutions, which included both public and pri
September 4, 2015 - COGR Comment Letter to the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division Regarding RIN 1235-AA11
The September 4, 2015 letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 190 research universities and affiliated institutes, addresses the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed changes to the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees under RIN 1235-AA11. The primary concern expressed is the Department’s plan to significant
COGR Response to Grants Reform
OMB Advance Notice of Proposed Guidance, April 2012.
COGR Proposal to the A-21 Task Force
Discontinuation of the Effort Reporting Requirement, November 2011.
Peer Review and Information Quality - OMB Issues Final Guidelines
Proposed OMB Guidelines - COGR Comment
