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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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
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
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
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
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
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
