Founded in 1948 to address the need for sensible federal research policy, COGR provides a unified voice for U.S. research universities, affiliated medical centers, and independent research institutions. Through our expertise and advocacy, 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 and are guided by the need to:
- Promote and protect high standards and accountability in research;
- Maximize the impact of taxpayers’ investment by minimizing administrative and cost burdens; and
- Balance the interests and obligations of researchers, research institutions, research sponsors, and other federal partners.
