The US National Academies is examining research governance for its impact on universities and researchers. A committee of experts on higher education, science and policy will work with university investigators to determine the labour and costs needed to comply with reporting requirements and other regulations, and to identify areas in which the added workload outweighs the benefits of compliance. Project director Anne-Marie Mazza says that her committee will gather input from regulators and investigators to understand the initial reasons for creating regulations, and to evaluate ongoing needs and implementation in light of current research practices. The study's findings are expected to be published next year.