Research Data & Access Policies
Encompasses issues related to the management, sharing, and stewardship of scientific data, including policies on public access, storage, privacy, and security.
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COGR, AAMC, AAU, and APLU Submit Joint Comments to NIH on Publication Cost Limits
The Association of American Medical Colleges, Association of American Universities, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, and COGR submitted joint...
COGR Partners in Multi-Association Comment Letter on NIH Plan to Increase Findability and Transparency of Research Results Through the Use of Metadata and Persistent Identifiers (PID)—NOT-OD-25-050
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Association of Research Libraries (ARL), Association of American Universities (AAU), and COGR express...
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NIH Data Management and Sharing: Six Months In - June 2023 Meeting
The document summarizes the progress and key discussions on the implementation of the NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy six months after its rollout, as presented during a June 2023 meeting of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR). The meeting, featuring speakers from leading research institutions and the NIH, highlighted the collaborative, community-based effort between institut
COGR Responds to the NIH Plan to Enhance Public Access to the Results of NIH-Supported Research [NOT-OD-23-091]
This document is a formal response from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 200 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutions, to the National Institutes of Health’s Request for Information regarding its plan to enhance public access to the results of NIH-supported research. COGR expresses support for the OSTP directive that increases access to federally funded
Agencies' Perspectives on Public Access: March 2023 Meeting
The document presents a comprehensive overview of the current landscape, priorities, and future directions of U.S. federal agencies regarding public access and open science initiatives, as discussed by representatives from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and Space Administra
Publisher’s Perspective on Open Access: March 2023 Meeting
The document presents a multifaceted discussion on the current landscape, challenges, and future directions of open access (OA) publishing from the perspective of publishers and leading figures in academic publishing. Key themes include the increasing momentum for open access, catalyzed by policy changes such as the 2022 OSTP "Nelson memo," which mandates immediate public availability of
NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy Readiness Webinar
The NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy Readiness Webinar, held on January 17, 2023, served as a preparatory session for the new NIH DMS policy effective January 25, 2023. The webinar featured presentations by leaders from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and NIH, focusing on institutional readiness, budgeting and costing implications, and policy implementation. According to s
Gearing Up for January 2023: Institutional Strategies for Implementing the NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy
The document outlines institutional strategies and collaborative efforts to implement the NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, which became effective in January 2023. It features contributions from Duke University and the University of Delaware, alongside perspectives from key organizations such as the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and the Association of Research Libraries (ARL
NIH Data Management and Sharing Getting Ready: June 2022 Meeting
The document provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape surrounding the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Management and Sharing (DMS) policy, effective no later than January 2023. Panel discussions and contributions from a range of academic, administrative, and policy leaders detail both anticipated benefits and practical challenges associated with the new requirements for
COGR Joins Over 90 Associations on Free and Open Academic Inquiry Statement
The document is a joint statement issued on March 3, 2022, by a broad coalition of higher education associations and organizations representing diverse American colleges and universities. It emphasizes the centrality of free and open academic inquiry, debate, and civil discourse to the vitality of democracy and national well-being. The statement expresses concern over the growing trend of politica
