COGR tracks litigation regarding current and pending litigation related to the Administration's activities.
Other Research Compliance
Overarching aspects of research compliance programs, areas of overlap between research compliance and other compliance areas, and compliance areas not addressed in other topic areas.
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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 Litigation Update Tracker (V.16)
COGR tracks litigation regarding current and pending litigation related to the Administration's activities.
COGR Matrix of Laws, Regulations, and Policies Regarding Science & Security
COGR has developed a comprehensive chart that summarizes and compares federal laws, regulations, and policies in the area of science and security.
Updated: Quick Reference Table of Current & Upcoming Federal Research Security Requirements
The document presents a detailed overview of current and forthcoming federal research security requirements as they pertain to federally funded research activities and institutions. It summarizes both federal-wide mandates and agency-specific implementations regarding disclosure of biographical and research support information, risk assessment processes, financial conflicts of interest (FCOI), con…
COGR Summary of Executive Orders (V.17)
COGR's Summary Tracker of Executive Orders issued in the current Administration.
July 2025 Update
The July 2025 COGR Update offers a comprehensive review of recent policy, legal, and regulatory developments affecting research institutions, with primary focus on federal funding, research security, administrative burden, and the controversial 15% cap on indirect cost reimbursement. It details COGR’s advocacy—including legal actions and promotion of the FAIR Model—as well as significant federal a
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.
Actions for Reducing Administrative Work for Federally Sponsored Research
Reports from the National Academies, National Science Board, Federal Demonstration Partnership and others have highlighted increasing regulatory burden for federally funded research. Many of the recommendations for reducing burden target federal regulations and policies.
