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AAU works with the federal government, partner organizations, and its member universities to ensure that research activity is conducted safely, responsibly, ethically and in compliance with all federal rules and regulations. In consultation with the federal government, AAU seeks to ensure: only the most meritorious research is awarded funding; regulations and administrative requirements do not place unreasonable or excessive administrative burdens on faculty researchers; and the costs required to conduct research are reasonably shared by universities and the government.

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Statement of Association of American Universities, Association of Public & Land-grant Universities, and American Council on Education Regarding Their Legal Challenge to the Administration’s Cut to Life-saving NIH Research

AAU, ACE, and APLU have jointly filed suit in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, along with a number of impacted research university co-plaintiffs, seeking to halt the NIH's proposed cut to life-saving medical research.
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Legal Filing

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

This is a legal filing contesting the unlawful and damaging decree by the administration to cap F&A reimbursement rates to a 15% for all NIH research.
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Issue Brief

Breaking Down the Costs of Federal Research at Universities

The federal government sponsors university research to help our country prosper.
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Fact Sheets

Frequently Asked Questions about Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs of Federally Sponsored University Research

Responses to common questions about F&A costs of research

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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

Indirect Costs Inquiry Form

This form is intended to collect from the research community any feedback, questions, or general interest information on indirect costs.
Costs of Research (F&A Costs) | Backgrounder

Kelvin Droegemeier Video Presentation on University Facilities and Administrative Costs

Video presentation given by Kelvin Droegemeier, Professor of Atmospheric Science and Special Advisor to the Chancellor for Science and Policy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, on university facilities and administrative costs.
Presentations | Costs of Research (F&A Costs)

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

AAU Joins Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Challenging NIH Grant Terminations

AAU joined AAMC and six other higher education associations in filing an amicus brief in the case of Commonwealth of Massachusetts et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., et al.
Costs of Research (F&A Costs) | Research Administration & Regulation | Legal Brief

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