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Confused by talk of research “indirect costs” or “overhead” or “F&A”? Facilities & Administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement is a vital component of federally funded research. COGR breaks down the complexity of F&A cost reimbursement to help explain what F&A costs are (and aren’t!), how F&A cost rates are calculated using documented costs, and why F&A cost reimbursement matters to the U.S. remaining the global science & innovation leader. ?? These resources include: ? Quick & Easy Video:?Understanding The Real Costs of Research (in partnership with Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Association of American Universities (AAU), NACUBO, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and American Council on Education) ? One-Pager Fact Sheet:?Facilities & Administrative (F&A) Costs of Research (in partnership with AAMC, AAU, Association of Independent Research Institutes (AIRI), and APLU) ? One-Pager Graphic:?F&A Costs are NOT a Percent of the Total Award ? Report:?F&A Survey Capstone:?Cost Reimbursement Rates, Actual Reimbursement, and Growing Regulatory Burden ? and MUCH more… ?? Explore these resources on COGR’s F&A Cost Reimbursement Materials Page: https://lnkd.in/e_R7JEsp #F&A | #FACostRecovery| #indirectcosts| #ResearchFunding |#federalresearch| |#HigherEd |#researchcompliance |#researchadministration?

?? Attention Federal Workers: Explore New Career Opportunities with COGR's Job Board! ?? Looking for your next career move? COGR’s Job Board features several open positions in areas of research compliance, finance, administration, and more from COGR institutions. Our Job Board is now publicly available in an effort to assist those transitioning out of government service. ?? Whether you're looking to transition from a federal role or simply seeking a new challenge, check out COGR's Job Board for positions that fit your expertise and career goals. ?? Find your next chapter on COGR’s Job Board: https://lnkd.in/ebuNHq6X ?? Have a position that’s relevant to the COGR community in areas of research administration, compliance, finance, tech transfer, government relations, etc.? Log into the COGR Portal and post open positions:?https://lnkd.in/eMJfkbej ??Need access to the COGR Portal??Individuals from COGR Member Institutions sign up here:?https://lnkd.in/eMJfkbej COGR Member Institutions: https://lnkd.in/emvNPZwF COGR ERI Pilot Institutions: https://lnkd.in/ea6RnxQF Benefits of COGR Membership: https://lnkd.in/edmFeUts #FederalWorkers #JobOpportunities #CareerGrowth #ResearchCareers #COGR #HigherEdJobs #CareerTransition #GovernmentWorkers #JobSearch #NonprofitCareers #PublicService

COGR is pleased to welcome Desert Research Institute to the membership! Founded in 1959, DRI is a global leader in environmental and sustainability research.?Their innovative work in areas like water resources, climate science, and renewable energy is driving solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Their award-winning work on predictive models for water availability, solar energy solutions, and ecosystem restoration is helping to lead the way in sustainable environmental practices. Their federally funded initiatives continue to drive progress across the scientific community. DRI’s “Who We Are” page says it best – “At DRI, science isn’t merely academic, it’s the key to future proofing our communities and building a better world”. DRI – Welcome to COGR! Learn More About Desert Research Institute:?https://www.dri.edu/about/ List of COGR Member Institutions: https://lnkd.in/emvNPZwF COGR Benefits of Membership: https://lnkd.in/edmFeUts #researchadministration |#researchcompliance |#climatescience |#innovation |#federalresearch

COGR has posted a new, one-page graphic to clearly demonstrate that an institution's F&A/Indirect cost reimbursement rate does not represent the portion of the total award directed to F&A cost. This has been widely misunderstood and miscommunicated since the February 7, 2025 posting of "Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates". Please find this and other F&A cost educational materials at https://lnkd.in/dbDDxFTw

This week, President Matt Owens spoke to “Improving the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Science” during a session of the National Academy of Sciences’s Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust. He highlighted COGR’s advocacy efforts and common-sense recommendations for streamlining and harmonizing federal research policies and regulations, an he emphasized that “reducing red tape should be done thoughtfully, but boldly.” ? The session also featured COGR Board Member Lori Ann Schultz,?Senior Associate Vice President for Research Administration, The University of Texas at San Antonio, and FDP Co-Chair Michele Masucci, Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development,?University System of Maryland.?They provided insights on sensible ways to alleviate regulatory and administrative burdens on researchers and research administrators. ? View the presentation on NASEM’s website here:?https://lnkd.in/e6vurPyN #federalregulations|#researchregulations|#researchcompliance|#researchadministration|#researchpolicy https://lnkd.in/egXegj_d

COGR is thrilled to welcome New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) to the COGR membership! As a top-tier R1 research university, NJIT is a powerhouse of innovation, contributing groundbreaking research across diverse fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, life sciences, sustainable engineering, and advanced manufacturing. With more than $90 million in annual federal research expenditures, NJIT is driving discoveries that shape industries and society. NJIT - Welcome to COGR! #researchadministration | #researchcompliance |#innovation |#highered |#federalresearch COGR Member Institutions: https://lnkd.in/emvNPZwF COGR Benefits of Membership: https://lnkd.in/edmFeUts

COGR celebrates the dedication and impact of our member institutions in advancing research and innovation. Now 228 members strong, including 87% of all R-1 institutions, our entire COGR community continues to drive excellence in discovery and innovation. Congratulations to the 21 COGR member universities newly achieving the R-1 “Research 1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production” ranking status this year from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education. COGR Member Institutions: https://lnkd.in/emvNPZwF COGR Benefits of Membership: https://lnkd.in/edmFeUts #ResearchExcellence | #CarnegieR1 | #HigherEd |#Innovation |#researchadministration |#researchcompliance ------------ East Carolina University: https://r1.ecu.edu/ Florida Atlantic University: https://lnkd.in/eVk8CRnz Lehigh University: https://lnkd.in/eV3vGb5W Loyola University Chicago:https://lnkd.in/gqYve4dD Medical University of South Carolina New Mexico State University: https://lnkd.in/g_uVND_t San Diego State University: https://www.sdsu.edu/r1 The University of Tennessee Health Science Center: https://lnkd.in/egmJxCcc University of California, Merced: https://lnkd.in/eg3ywvWR University of California, San Francisco University of Dayton University of Idaho: https://lnkd.in/ezBFHEXS University of Nebraska Medical Center: https://lnkd.in/gSYMQTGt University of North Carolina at Charlotte:https://lnkd.in/ernbVQtg University of North Dakota: ?https://lnkd.in/e8gDmDsS University of Rhode Island: https://lnkd.in/e3XxzAwB UT Health San Antonio: https://lnkd.in/exYVAy9y UT Southwestern Medical Center: https://lnkd.in/gxgeMH9x University of Vermont: https://lnkd.in/ga2nQpDg University of Wyoming: https://lnkd.in/eJ-ZsZXr William & Mary: https://lnkd.in/eNQdSQz4

?? Excerpt from just posted story on CBS News online: The Council on Governmental Relations, a group that represents research universities and other institutions, criticized Kennedy's decision Friday. The group's president, Matt Owens, told CBS News in a statement that it "flies in the face of the Trump Administration's professed mandate for greater transparency." "For decades HHS policies affecting public health and research institutions have benefitted from public stakeholder participation in the policy process. Public input is an essential element of the policy process that reflects our nation's democratic principles," he said. —See full statement here on COGR’s website: https://lnkd.in/eDx7dewh https://lnkd.in/eUzmPkkd

In response to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedures Act", expected to be published in the Federal Register Monday, March 3, COGR President Matt Owens released the following statement: “HHS’s proclamation that it has abandoned its longstanding policy of seeking public input on its rule making under the Administrative Procedures Act flies in the face of the Trump Administration’s professed mandate for greater transparency. For decades HHS policies affecting public health and research institutions have benefitted from public stakeholder participation in the policy process. Public input is an essential element of the policy process that reflects our nation’s democratic principles. As it always has, COGR stands ready to provide constructive input to HHS policies. I urge HHS to rescind this misguided dictum.” COGR is the national authority on federal policies and regulations affecting U.S. research institutions.?We provide a unified voice for over 220 research universities and affiliated academic medical centers and research institutes. Our work strengthens the research partnership between the federal government and research institutions and furthers the frontiers of science, technology, and knowledge. We advocate for effective and efficient research policies and regulations that maximize and safeguard research investments and minimize administrative and cost burdens. www.cogr.edu Public Inspection Notice:?https://lnkd.in/eKXKW3Zf View President Matt Owens's Statement on COGR’s website here: https://lnkd.in/eU_S3uJB

And that’s a wrap on this year’s COGR Virtual Membership Meeting. What a week:??? ? ?? Nearly 760 participants, representing over 200 academic research institutions, from 49 states & DC.? ? ?? 10 sessions on: research security, facilities & administration costs reimbursement, technology transfer, Bayh-Dole march-in rights, cybersecurity, and much, much more.? ? ?? 30 speakers, including: leaders and experts higher education and research organizations, COGR member institutions, law firms, and consulting groups, and more.??? ? ?? innumerable observations, insights, tidbits, and tips related to research policy, compliance, administration, and advocacy.? ? Thank you to all who participated, presented, and shared their expertise during COGR’s 2025 Virtual Membership Meeting.??? ? The next COGR Membership Meeting is June 5-6, 2025 in Washington DC.? ? #COGRFeb25?