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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SciLine - Connecting journalists to credible, articulate scientists: October 2018 Meeting
SciLine is an editorially independent, philanthropically funded organization dedicated to supporting professional journalists by providing clear, credible, and evidence-based scientific information. Through services such as expert matching on tight deadlines, the preparation of reporter-friendly fact sheets, and the organization of online media briefings, SciLine facilitates direct connections bet
European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Effects on Research: June 2018 Meeting
The document provides an in-depth overview of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as it pertains to research, with a particular focus on implications for U.S.-based organizations involved in multi-regional research activities. It outlines the GDPR’s jurisdiction, extending its reach beyond entities established within the European Economic Area (EEA) to include those
The EU GDPR: Implications for U.S. Universities and Academic Medical Centers: February 2018 Meeting
This document provides a thorough analysis of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its implications for U.S. universities and academic medical centers (AMCs). With the GDPR’s enforcement from May 25, 2018, data privacy requirements have become more stringent and possess a notably broader extraterritorial reach compared to the previous Data Protection Directive. The re
Public Access Meeting Presentation: October 2017 Meeting
The document outlines recent initiatives and discussions regarding public access to scientific research, particularly emphasizing efforts led by federal agencies such as the NIH and NSF, in collaboration with groups like AAU and APLU. A central theme is the advancement of open science, focusing on making research results more available, accessible, and usable. The distinction between open access a
Federal open science: October 2017 Meeting
The document provides an overview of federal efforts in the United States to promote open science, with a particular focus on the activities and policies of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). It emphasizes the philosophical underpinnings of open science, referencing Thomas Jefferson’s view that ideas should circulate freely for the betterment of soci
Advancing the Partnership between Foundations and Research Institutions: October 2017 Meeting
The Council on Governmental Relations meeting held on October 26, 2017, brought together representatives from leading research institutions and foundations to discuss the evolving partnership between foundations and academic research bodies, particularly in response to shifting trends in research funding. The panel highlighted significant changes since 2010, such as a notable increase in non-class