COGR expresses concerns to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command's Animal Care and Use Review Office (ACURO) regarding a new policy that, effective…
Research Compliance
Information and analysis to foster compliance with regulatory requirements governing the conduct of various types of sponsored research such as human subjects research, laboratory animal research, and research using regulated substances or agents.
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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…
ARIO and COGR Post Tools for Finalizing Institutional Research Misconduct Policies to Comply with Updated PHS Regulations at 42 CFR Part 93
Joint ARIO and COGR working groups have developed several tools to assist institutions in revising their research misconduct policies t
UPDATED: Summary of Recent Significant Updates to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy
This document summarizes significant recent updates to the NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy, focusing on new and stricter cybersecurity requirements and access...
Research Security and the Cost of Compliance—Phase I Report, Disclosure Requirements Now Available
COGR conducted Phase I of the survey described in this report to quantify the considerable time and resources (financial and otherwise) that research institutions
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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.
ARIO and COGR Post Tools for Finalizing Institutional Research Misconduct Policies to Comply with Updated PHS Regulations at 42 CFR Part 93
Joint ARIO and COGR working groups have developed several tools to assist institutions in revising their research misconduct policies to comply with the updated PHS Research Misconduct Regulations at 42 CFR Part 93. Institutions are expected to have revised policies in place by January 1, 2026, when updates to the regulations will all be fully applicable.
Assessment of Research That Requires Institutional Review
This document outlines the requirements for principal investigators (PIs) to assess and report whether their proposed research falls within two federally defined categories related to dual use research of concern and pathogens with enhanced pandemic potential, as part of a federal grant application. It provides detailed criteria and checklists for identifying research involving specific high-risk
PI Self-Assessment Tool for Category 1 and Category 2 Research
The document outlines a Principal Investigator (PI) Self-Assessment Tool designed to evaluate whether a research project falls within Category 1 (Pandemic Potential Pathogens, PPP) or Category 2 (Potential Enhanced Pandemic Pathogens, PEPP). Through a series of structured questions, the tool guides researchers in identifying if their work involves high-risk agents or experimental modifications—suc
COGR Comparison of the Department of Energy Interim Financial Conflict of Interest Policy and Public Health Service Regulations for Promoting Objectivity in Research
COGR has developed a comprehensive chart that summarizes and compares federal laws, regulations, and policies in the area of science and security. The chart is divided into three separate tabs that cover (a) major federal-wide legislation or policy (e.g., National Presidential Security Memorandum 33, CHIPS and Science Act of 2022); (b) agency disclosure requirements for researchers and re
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.
