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 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
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
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
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
