Changes in Federal Research Requirements Since 1991 (Updated January 2025)
New For This Update:
- 2024 regulations/policies have been updated to include new additions since August 2024
- Cumulative graphic updated to highlight that the number of new/changed policies and regulations in the past ten years represents 62% of the total implemented or changed since 1991
- GDP numbers are updated with the most up to date information available
- Graphics now available for download
- Annual updates to this document will occur on an end-of-year schedule, so that totals are reflective of the full calendar year. Check back on COGR’s website for the latest version. All previous versions have been archived.
