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Federal investments in student financial aid, faculty scholarship, and basic scientific research are vital to innovation, and our nation’s economic competitiveness and national security. AAU closely monitors and engages Congress and the Executive Branch in the annual federal budget and appropriations process to advocate for sustained and strong federal investments in: Pell Grants, Work-study, and other student financial aid programs; the research, STEM, and higher education programs at NIH, NSF, NASA, NEH, AFRI, and the Departments of Defense, Education, and Energy.  Information about the annual budget process, AAU’s priorities, and summaries, statements, letters, and other materials are included in this section.

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Fund American Science One Pager

One pager for advocacy focused on AAU's "Fund American Science" campaign.
Year-long CR
Letters

AAU Urges Lawmakers to Avoid Year-Long CR, Increase Federal Investments in Student Aid and Scientific Research

AAU President Barbara R. Snyder sent a letter urging Congressional leaders to avoid a year-long CR and pass an omnibus bill before the new year.
Letters

AAU, APLU Urge OMB to Continue to Prioritize Government-University Partnership in FY24 Budget Request

AAU and APLU sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young urging continued robust support in the administration’s FY24 budget for higher education and scientific research investments that are crucial to the health, security, prosperity, and future of our nation.

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Nationwide Preliminary Injunction in AAU-ACE-APLU Case Contesting Cuts to Energy Research

On May 15, 2025, Judge Allison D. Burroughs issued a nationwide preliminary injunction in the AAU-ACE-APLU case, which continues to prevent the DOE from implementing a cut to the facilities and administrative (F&A) cost reimbursement rate.

Court Order | Costs of Research (F&A Costs) | Department of Energy

Former NSB Chairs and NSF Directors Letter to House and Senate Appropriators

Former NSF Directors and NSB Chairs warn Congress that proposed budget and staffing cuts would undermine U.S. scientific leadership and urge a major increase in NSF funding to secure America's global competitiveness, innovation, and prosperity.
Agency Budgets | Letters | Federal Budget | National Science Foundation

Legal Filings Submitted by AAU, APLU, ACE, and 13 Universities Contesting Cuts to NSF Research

On May 5, 2025, AAU, APLU, ACE and 13 research universities filed a lawsuit contesting the cutting of F&A reimbursement rates for NSF grants and cooperative agreements.
Legal Filing | Costs of Research (F&A Costs) | National Science Foundation

Nationwide Preliminary Injunction in AAU-ACE-APLU Case Contesting Cuts to Energy Research

U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that covers all institutions in all states nationwide in the case filed by AAU, APLU, ACE, and nine impacted higher education institutions against the U.S. Department of Energy.
Court Order | Costs of Research (F&A Costs) | Department of Energy

Legal Filings Submitted by AAU, APLU, ACE, and Universities Contesting Cuts to Energy Research

This is a legal filing contesting this unlawful and damaging decree submitted jointly by AAU, APLU, and ACE in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, along with a number of impacted research university co-plaintiffs, seeking to halt the proposed cut.
Legal Filing | Costs of Research (F&A Costs) | Department of Energy

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