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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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
Funders’ Value Proposition: Insight from HRA Members: October 2017 Meeting
The document presents insights from HRA members regarding the multifaceted value proposition of funders, particularly in the context of early-stage and high-risk scientific research, as exemplified by the Foundation Fighting Blindness. While financial support remains central, funders contribute significantly beyond monetary grants by offering expertise in intellectual property (IP) placement, supp
June 2017 Presentation: Under Pressure Management Compliance
The document summarizes key points from a COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) meeting held in Washington, DC, focusing on the management, compliance, and costs associated with implementing NIST SP 800-171 standards at the University of Central Florida (UCF). It presents an overview of UCF's project portfolio related to these cybersecurity controls, noting significant growth between 2016
June 2017 Presentation: Data IT UMBC
The document presents an overview of IT security practices and considerations for research data at UMBC, drawing on insights from the EDUCAUSE benchmarking initiative. EDUCAUSE’s annual data collection, supported in part by the Lumina Foundation, provides benchmarks on institutional technology maturity, with research computing and information security serving as focal areas for analysis. Results i
Under Pressure: Management, Compliance, and Cost of the Data/IT Enterprise
The document discusses the multifaceted challenges faced by higher education institutions in managing information security (InfoSec), compliance, and the associated costs within increasingly complex and constrained data/IT environments. Universities function like small cities, handling a broad array of sensitive data and operating with a heterogeneous mix of hardware and software while coping with
A Brief Introduction to CUI and NIST 800-171
The document provides an overview of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and the application of NIST Special Publication 800-171, focusing on the implications for research institutions and organizations that handle federally sourced sensitive data. CUI is defined as information requiring safeguarding or dissemination controls per applicable laws and policies but is not classified under execu
Under Pressure: Management, Compliance, and Cost of the Data/IT Enterprise
The document summarizes the proceedings of a panel discussion held during the June 2017 COGR (Council on Governmental Relations) Meeting, focused on the challenges faced by research universities in managing, ensuring compliance for, and controlling costs within their data and IT enterprises. The panel comprised senior leaders from noted research institutions, each providing insight into the comple
