COGR has written to Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), seeking clarification on recent NIH policy changes that have caused...
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Policies, practices, and requirements for the submission of proposals and the management of awards of federally funded research.
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COGR's November 2025 Update
The November 2025 COGR Update provides an overview of key developments affecting research administration in the U.S., including the resumption of federal operations...
COGR Joins Amici Curiae Brief in Support of NIH Grant Terminations Case (Nos. 25-1611, 25-1612)
This document is a brief submitted by several major higher education associations as amici curiae to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, supporting...
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COGR Submits Comment Letter to NSF on Research Terms and Conditions
The letter from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), addressed to the National Science Foundation in December 2015, offers a detailed response to revised Research Terms and Conditions (RTCs) that implement the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200, or Uniform Guidance). COGR commends the collaborative efforts of federal
