A compilation of resources related to the 2025 Administration Transition.
Proposals & Awards
Proposals and Awards encompasses the policies, regulations, and practices for the administration of federally funded research. This includes proposal submission (NOFO), terms and conditions, contracting issues, disclosure requirements, and federal financial assistance regulations (Uniform Guidance).
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Fact Sheet: Defend the Spend
Executive Order 14222, intended to enhance efficiency and transparency and reduce costs in federally funded research, has instead imposed significant new...
Framework for Navigating the 2025 Administration Transition
COGR has recently updated its "Framework for Navigation the 2025 Administration Transition" to include a Summary of Emerging Federal Terms and Conditions.
Uniform Guidance Revisions—Then, Now and When October 2025
A summary from COGR's October 2025 membership meeting of updates to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) Compliance Supplement affecting research institutions’...
Committee Reports—October 2025 Meeting
The October 24, 2025 Committee Reports & Hot Topics document from the four standing COGR Committees outlines recent and ongoing activities across its four main…
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COGR’s September 2025 Update
The September 2025 COGR Update provides an overview of recent federal developments affecting U.S. research institutions, including proposed regulatory changes, executive orders, litigation updates, and agency-specific policy shifts impacting research funding, compliance, security, and administration.
May 2025 COGR Update
The May 2025 COGR Update provides an overview of recent federal policy changes, regulatory actions, and litigation that are significantly reshaping research administration and compliance. COGR highlights challenges posed by new indirect cost caps, increased regulatory and reporting burdens, grant terminations, and evolving agency requirements—including those related to foreign subawards, public ac
March 2025 Update
The March 2025 COGR Update provides an overview of the complex and rapidly changing federal research environment, detailing the significant impact of recent policy shifts, executive orders, and administrative actions on research institutions. It highlights escalating regulatory burdens, funding disruptions, and compliance challenges, as well as the association’s advocacy for pragmatic implementati
COGR February 2025 Update
The February 2025 COGR Update provides a detailed account of significant regulatory, policy, and administrative changes impacting U.S. research institutions, driven largely by executive orders from the Administration that restrict DEI programs, roll back regulations, and alter research funding and compliance practices. It highlights widespread operational disruptions, legal challenges over reduced
Policy for Risk-Based Security Reviews of Fundamental Research
The document outlines the Department of Defense's (DoD) comprehensive policy for risk-based security reviews of fundamental research, particularly as conducted by academic institutions. In the context of maintaining U.S. dominance in science and technology, the DoD recognizes the critical value of open science and international collaboration, but balances this with emerging national security
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.
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
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
