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 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
COGR's NIH Data Management and Sharing Readiness Guide: Chapter 4 Part II, Project-Based and Institutional Cost Considerations - Budgeting & Costing
This document, Chapter 4 Part II of the COGR NIH DMS Readiness Guide, addresses the key budgeting and costing considerations associated with implementing the NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy at academic and research institutions. It emphasizes the importance of carefully identifying, budgeting, and managing both direct and indirect DMS-related costs in grant applications. The guide out
COGR Review of the Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing: Budgeting & Costing
The COGR Review of the Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing provides a thorough analysis of the challenges institutions and researchers face regarding budgeting and costing in compliance with the new NIH policy effective January 25, 2023. The document acknowledges that while the policy aims to enhance robust data sharing and scientific advancement, it introduces significant new complia
Roles and Responsibilities: Considerations for Institutions
The document provides comprehensive guidance for institutions preparing to comply with the NIH’s Final Policy for Data Management and Sharing (DMS), effective January 2023. It emphasizes the cultural shift required to prioritize data sharing throughout the research lifecycle, aiming to enhance transparency, reproducibility, and the efficient use of taxpayer-funded research. Institutions are advise
Chapter 2: NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Matrix
COGR has published Version 3.0 of the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Matrix, which serves as Chapter 2 of COGR’s NIH DMS Readiness Guide
COGR Submits Letter to NIH on Genomic Data Sharing Policy RFI (NOT-OD-22-029)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 200 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on proposed updates and long-term considerations for the NIH Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy. COGR commends NIH’s efforts to solicit public input on balancing the imperative of data sharing—essential for scientific pr
Joint Association Letter to OSTP on Public Access RFI
The document is a memorandum from key academic associations responding to the Office of Science and Technology Policy’s (OSTP) request for input on increasing public access to scholarly publications, data, and code from federally funded research. It emphasizes broad support for OSTP’s aims, highlighting the benefits of accelerated scientific inquiry and research integrity that arise from open acce
COGR Submits Letter to OSTP on “Draft Desirable Characteristics of Repositories for Managing and Sharing Data Resulting from Federally Funded Research
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing a consortium of 188 research universities, medical centers, and research institutes, submitted feedback to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding draft guidelines for desirable characteristics of data repositories managing federally funded research data. COGR acknowledges the value of accessible, well-managed data rep
COGR Comments to NIH on Draft Data Sharing and Management Policy
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 188 major research entities, provided detailed feedback on the Draft NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing. COGR expressed broad support for the NIH’s emphasis on data sharing while highlighting the need for enhanced resources, tools, and centralized guidance to support efficient policy implementation across diverse scientific discipl
