Joint ARIO and COGR working groups have developed several tools to assist institutions in revising their research misconduct policies t
Research Integrity & Misconduct
Ensuring that research is conducted in a transparent, objective and verifiable manner, along with regulatory requirements governing the reporting and review of allegations of fabrication, falsification and plagiarism in scientific research.
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Who's Got Guidance: Results from the ARIO/COGR Survey of Research Integrity Officials on the Final ORI Research Misconduct Rule
The survey conducted by the Association of Research Integrity Officers (ARIO) and COGR assessed how research integrity officials view the implementation of the...
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July 2025 Update
The July 2025 COGR Update offers a comprehensive review of recent policy, legal, and regulatory developments affecting research institutions, with primary focus on federal funding, research security, administrative burden, and the controversial 15% cap on indirect cost reimbursement. It details COGR’s advocacy—including legal actions and promotion of the FAIR Model—as well as significant federal a
May 2025 COGR Update
The May 2025 COGR Update provides an overview of recent federal policy changes, regulatory actions, and litigation that are significantly reshaping research administration and compliance. COGR highlights challenges posed by new indirect cost caps, increased regulatory and reporting burdens, grant terminations, and evolving agency requirements—including those related to foreign subawards, public ac
March 2025 Update
The March 2025 COGR Update provides an overview of the complex and rapidly changing federal research environment, detailing the significant impact of recent policy shifts, executive orders, and administrative actions on research institutions. It highlights escalating regulatory burdens, funding disruptions, and compliance challenges, as well as the association’s advocacy for pragmatic implementati
COGR Responds to EPA Scientific Integrity Policy Draft for Public Comment (EPA-HQ-ORD-2023-0240; FRL-10973-01-ORD)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 200 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted formal comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's draft Scientific Integrity Policy. While COGR strongly supports the policy's overall goal of enhancing scientific integrity and promoting transparent, objective research, t
COGR Submits Comments to ORI on Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 200 major U.S. research universities and affiliates, submits extensive comments regarding the Office of Research Integrity's (ORI) proposed revisions to the Public Health Service (PHS) Policies on Research Misconduct. COGR expresses significant concerns that the proposed regulations, intended to clarify and streamline the researc
COGR Submits Joint Association Request for Extension of Comment Period for Oct. 6, 2023, NPRM on PHS Policies on Research Misconduct (88 FR 69583)
The memorandum, sent jointly by several major associations representing higher education and research institutions, addresses the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) regarding the recently published Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct. The associations express their commitment to upholding research integrity and acknowledge ORI’s efforts to
COGR and ARIO Joint Response to ORI RFI Research Misconduct Policies
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and the Association of Research Integrity Officers (ARIO) jointly responded to the Office of Research Integrity’s (ORI) request for input on revising the 2005 Public Health Service (PHS) Policies on Research Misconduct. Representing leading U.S. research universities and research integrity professionals, COGR and ARIO emphasized the importance of regula
COGR Submits Letter to ORI on RFI on Research Integrity (85 FR 66341)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 190 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutes, responded to the Office of Research Integrity's (ORI) request for information regarding fostering a climate of research integrity through training and education. COGR acknowledges the critical role of Responsible Conduct of Research (RI/RCR) education in promoting ethical resea
COGR Submits Comments to ORI on Sequestration RFI
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing 187 U.S. research universities and institutions, submitted this letter in response to the Office of Research Integrity's (ORI) Request for Information about the sequestration of digital data in research misconduct investigations. The letter highlights the inherent challenges of managing and securing digital data—such as its ease of mo
