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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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
NIH Data Management Policy: New Resources: March 2022 Meeting
The NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy, effective January 25, 2023, represents an evolution of longstanding efforts to advance data sharing in biomedical research. The policy mandates that all NIH-funded research submit a Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan and adhere to it, thereby formalizing expectations for responsible and maximized data sharing while allowing justified limitations for
NSF National Center for Science & Engineering Statistics: Perspectives and NCSES and Data Usage: October 2021 Meeting
The document provides an overview of the NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), outlining its mandate, structure, and key survey activities, including the Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) and Research Facilities surveys. It details NCSES’s role as a primary source of statistical data on research and development (R&D), science and engineering workfor
Data Management: June 2021 Meeting
The document outlines the evolving policies and practical considerations surrounding data management and sharing in the context of U.S. federally funded research, with particular emphasis on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and institutional implementations such as Purdue University. It details the NIH’s comprehensive Data Management and Sharing Policy, effective from January 25, 2023, whic
NIH Data Management & Sharing Final Policy: February 2021 Meeting
The document outlines a session focused on the implementation and implications of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Final Policy for Data Management and Sharing, effective as of January 25, 2023. Featuring insights from NIH policymakers, academic researchers, and representatives from the COGR Data Management & Sharing Work Group, the discussion emphasizes the policy’s two core requiremen
Considerations for Cloud Computing - February 2020 Meeting
The document outlines a discussion by a cloud workgroup at the February 2020 COGR Meeting regarding the complexities research institutions face with cloud computing. The history section traces the evolution of cloud services from Amazon’s AWS debut in 2006 to key policy milestones and reports, highlighting the emergence of indirect cost (Facilities & Administrative, or F&A) considerations
COGR Joins Association Letter to Department of Education on Free Inquiry
The document comprises a formal letter and accompanying legal memorandum from a coalition of leading higher education associations, addressed to Secretary Betsy DeVos in response to the Department of Education’s January 2020 proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on free inquiry and the rights of student organizations. The signatories express general support for the promotion of free speech and academic freed
