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Proposals & Award Policies
Policies, practices, and requirements for the submission of proposals and the management of awards of federally funded research.
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COGR Comment Letter to NSF on 22-1 PAPPG
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 190 research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted comprehensive comments to the National Science Foundation (NSF) regarding the proposed updates in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), specifically NSF 22-1. COGR’s commentary focuses on achieving greater clarity and harmonization in policy langua
Proposal Policies and Procedure Guide (20-1) Update: June 2020 Meeting
The document presents an update on proposal policies and procedures, with a focus on research security and strategy at the National Science Foundation (NSF), as discussed during a June 2020 Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) meeting. Moderated by Jackie Bendall and featuring Rebecca Keiser and Jean Feldman of the NSF, the session emphasized the growing importance of safeguarding the integrit
NSF Proposal & Award Policy Update: June 2020 Meeting
The National Science Foundation (NSF) provided an overview of recent updates to its Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) during a Council on Governmental Relations virtual meeting on June 11, 2020, presented by Jean Feldman, Head of the NSF Policy Office. Key topics included the staged implementation of PAPPG (NSF 20-1), particularly new requirements for biographical sketch
COGR Letter to NIFA on Section 1462(c), Treatment of Subgrants
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) submitted a formal letter to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) expressing concerns about the recently issued implementation guidance relating to Section 1462(c), Treatment of Subgrants, under the National Agriculture Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 as amended by the 2018 Farm Bill. While COGR affirms its commitme
FDP Subaward Language - Compliance Policies
The document outlines the core compliance requirements and administrative expectations for FDP (Federal Demonstration Partnership) subawards involving both domestic and foreign subrecipients. It addresses several key areas relevant to federally funded research collaborations. Regarding conflict of interest (COI), subrecipients must specify whether the prime or their own COI policy applies, confirm
Open Issues with Federal Subawards & Subrecipient Monitoring : October 2017 Meeting
The document authored by Pamela Webb for the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) in October 2017 outlines several unresolved challenges associated with federal subawards and subrecipient monitoring. Key issues addressed include the establishment and application of de minimis Facilities & Administrative (F&A) rates, particularly for for-profit entities and those with expired rates. The
