Each year, AAU provides budget recommendations for federal investments in student aid programs and scientific research conducted at America's universities.
Without sustained federal investment growth, our country will miss out on groundbreaking innovations, new cures for diseases, and inventions that create new industries. Read AAU's budget recommendations for the federal agencies and programs that are vital to the strength of the government-university partnership that fuels our economy, creates jobs, strengthens national security, and improves health.

Biomedical research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and performed at research universities helps ensure U.S. leadership in the life sciences revolution of the 21st Century.

NSF is focused on fundamental, interdisciplinary, and ground-breaking research and education needed to ensure that the U.S. remains at the forefront of science and innovation in the decades ahead.

For over 60 years, NASA has captivated the public with accomplishments that have revolutionized our understanding of space sciences

Department of Defense (DOD)-funded basic research has contributed significantly to our nation’s economic and national security.

AAU urges Congress to provide $7.4 billion for the DOE Office of Science and $450 million for ARPA-E in FY21.

AAU urges Congress to provide at least $106 million for Title VI International Education programs in FY21.

AAU urges Congress to provide at least $170 million for the National Endowment for the Humanities in FY21.

AAU urges Congress to support a maximum Pell Grant award of $7,000 in FY21.

AAU urges Congress to provide at least $670 million to the Institute for Education Sciences in FY21.

AAU supports the administration’s request to fund the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative with at least $480 million in FY21.