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Responsible Use of AI in Research
The document, presented by Dr. Courtney Karmelita, addresses the responsible use of AI in research, dispelling common misconceptions by emphasizing that AI is a...
Navigating the Storm 2.0: Institutional Perspectives on a Changing Federal Landscape—October 2025
The document outlines the agenda and discussion framework for “Navigating the Storm 2.0: Institutional Perspectives on a Changing Federal Landscape,” a session held...
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COGR Signs on to Multi-Association Letter to DoEd Regarding Foreign Gift & Contract Disclosures (ED-2022-SCC-0159)
The letter, submitted by the American Council on Education and a coalition of higher education associations, provides detailed comments to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) related to reporting foreign gifts and contracts under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act. The organizations affirm their commitment to transparency and compliance
COGR Letter for Request for Comment for Common Disclosure Forms
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 200 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted detailed comments to the National Science Foundation regarding proposed common disclosure forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. COGR generally supports harmonizing federal disclosure requirements but highlights several challenges wit
COGR Submits Comments to OHRP in Response to HHS-OASH-2022-0011 "Use of a Single IRB for Cooperative Research" Draft Guidance
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 200 U.S. research universities and affiliated medical centers, submitted detailed feedback to the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) regarding the July 2022 draft guidance on the use of a Single Institutional Review Board (sIRB) for cooperative research. COGR commends the OHRP for addressing the complexities of sIRB implemen
Comparison Chart: NIH Pre-Award and Post-Award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support
This document compares the June 2022 version of the NIH Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support with the prior version of the chart related by NIH.
COGR Submits Response to NIH on Suggestions on the Draft NIH Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity Strategic Plan for FY 2022-2026 (NOT-OD-22-061) RFI
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing nearly 200 U.S. research universities and related institutions, provided formal feedback in response to the NIH’s Request for Information on its Draft Strategic Plan for Scientific Workforce Diversity for 2022-2026. COGR commended NIH’s efforts toward diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and acknowledged alignment between
COGR Submits Letter to NIH on Genomic Data Sharing Policy RFI (NOT-OD-22-029)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 200 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on proposed updates and long-term considerations for the NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy. COGR commends NIH’s efforts to solicit public input on balancing the imperative of data sharing—essential for scientific pr
COGR Submits Comment Letter to OSTP Concerning January 2022 Guidance for Implementing NSPM-33
This letter contains COGR’s comments regarding the Implementation Guidance for National Security Presidential Memorandum 33, and stresses the need for transparency, a risk-based approach, and cross-agency consistency.
COGR Submits Comment Letter to NSF in Response to "Notice of a New System of Records: (SORN)
This letter provides comments regarding to NSF concerning its Privacy Act notice of a new system of records that describes the use of a data analytics tool to analyze information collected from researcher disclosures. Posted December 8, 2021
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
COGR Submits Comments to Dept. of Education on Section 117 Reporting
COGR, representing major research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted feedback on the Department of Education's proposed changes to foreign gift and contract disclosure requirements. While supporting the goals of transparency and avoiding undue foreign influence, COGR expresses concerns that the proposed information collection process—especially the posting of full contract documen
