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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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 strong support for the NIH's plan to enhance the findability and transparency of research through the use of standardized metadata and persistent identifiers (PIDs) such as ORCID, DOI, and ROR. While endorsing the plan's goals, they rec
NIH Latest Updates—June 2024 Meeting
The document provides updates from the NIH Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration, focusing on data management and sharing, grant closeout procedures, and research security/disclosure requirements. Key highlights include ongoing efforts to revise NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan templates based on feedback from both researchers and program officials, with particular atte
Hot Topics in Public Access: Institutional Perspective (February Virtual Meeting 2024)
The COGR Virtual Meeting held from February 27 to March 1, 2024, featured a panel discussion on "Hot Topics in Public Access: Institutional Perspective," moderated by Krystal Toups alongside experts from Virginia Tech, the University of Arizona, and Brown University. The session examined the institutional responsibilities and challenges in facilitating public access to scholarly publicat
COGR Joins a Multi-Association Response to the Request for Comments to Docket Number DoD–2023–OS–0063 / Regulatory Identifier Number (RIN) 0790–AL49, “Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program”
The collective comments submitted by the American Council on Education (ACE), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), COGR, and EDUCAUSE address the Department of Defense’s proposed updates to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. The associations commend the DoD for recognizing that fundamental research general…
COGR Submits Joint Association Response for NSF Public Access 2.0
The joint letter from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Association of American Universities (AAU), and the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) provides detailed feedback on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Public Access Plan 2.0. The organizations commend the NSF’s engagement with the research community and its flexibility regarding publication venues and t
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
Cost of Compliance: Results from the COGR Survey on the Cost of Complying with the New NIH DMS Policy
The document summarizes the findings from a 2022 COGR survey assessing the financial and administrative burdens imposed by the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, effective January 2023, which expanded data management requirements to all NIH-funded research projects generating scientific data. The survey, completed by 34 institutions (29 mid-size to large and 5 smaller institutions),
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
