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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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Roles and Responsibilities: Considerations for Institutions
The document provides comprehensive guidance for institutions preparing to comply with the NIH’s Final Policy for Data Management and Sharing (DMS), effective January 2023. It emphasizes the cultural shift required to prioritize data sharing throughout the research lifecycle, aiming to enhance transparency, reproducibility, and the efficient use of taxpayer-funded research. Institutions are advise
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
Materials Transfer in Academia: 20 Questions and Answers
The document "Materials Transfer in Academia: 20 Questions and Answers" (2021), published by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), provides a detailed overview of the complexities and best practices associated with materials transfer agreements (MTAs) within academic research. It outlines the crucial role that material exchanges play in scientific progress, particularly in the li
COGR Joins Multi Association Letter to DHS in Support of International Students Returning to Campus
The letter, dated March 18, 2021, and addressed to Secretaries Antony Blinken and Alejandro Mayorkas, is a formal appeal from the American Council on Education (ACE) and a broad coalition of higher education associations. The signatories urge the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security to act promptly to facilitate the return of international students to U.S. campuses for the upcoming fall
Regulatory Review Chart - Pending Regulatory Freeze
The document provides a detailed account of federal rules, regulations, and executive orders that were either revoked, paused, or placed under review following the January 20, 2021, Regulatory Freeze Pending Review Presidential Memorandum, issued at the start of the Biden administration. Major actions included the revocation of prior executive orders such as EO 13950, which addressed race and sex
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
