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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 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 termination of NIH grants, arguing that such mass cancellations depart from long-standing, science-based funding principles vital to the nation’s research enterprise. The brief details how the abrupt, non-scientific cancellation of grants h
COGR, NACUBO, and 16 Other Organizations File Amicus Brief Supporting Community Appeal of Indirect Cost Reimbursement Rate Cap
The document is an amicus curiae brief filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit by the National Association of College and University Business Officers and seventeen other higher education associations, supporting the plaintiffs-appellees—various states, academic institutions, and medical associations—against the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Department
CGA Virtual Open House: Slide Presentation
The document details the agenda and structure of the upcoming Contracts & Grants Administration (CGA) Virtual Open House hosted by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) on May 21, 2025. Moderated by Lisa Mosley, Executive Director of Sponsored Projects at Yale, and Krystal Toups, Director for CGA at COGR, the event is designed as an interactive platform where participants can engage wit
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
NASA: Initial Guidance Regarding Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government Executive Order
The memorandum, dated February 6, 2025, addresses NASA contractors and grantees regarding the recent Executive Order titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government,” signed by the President on January 20, 2025. In alignment with subsequent guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), NASA is directing all contractors and g
Slides: Going AI: Cutting-Edge Strategies for Enhancing Research Administration Efficiency through Practical Application of Artificial Intelligence
The document provides a detailed overview of a September 16, 2024, webinar organized by COGR, focusing on innovative strategies for enhancing research administration efficiency through artificial intelligence (AI). The event featured a range of speakers from prominent institutions discussing the practical application of AI tools, including robotic process automation (RPA), LLM-based workflows, and
Great Minds: Brainstorming & Benchmarking with COGR Member Institutions: June 2024
The document outlines the agenda and discussion themes for the "Great Minds: Brainstorming & Benchmarking" session held COGR on June 6, 2024. Moderated by key COGR directors and committee chairs from prominent research institutions, the session provides a collaborative platform for member institutions to discuss compliance, policy implementation, and operational challenges related to research
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 procedures, and research security/disclosure requirements. Key highlights include ongoing efforts to revise NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan templates based on feedback from both researchers and program officials, with particular atte
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
