America's leading research universities guard our nation's security by protecting knowledge, trade secrets, and classified information from foreign interference. In fact, AAU members have a vested interest in making sure this is the case. AAU works closely with its members and the government to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place at all times. Our members also work hard to strike a balance between two key priorities. One, that research must remain open to succeed. The integrity of our nation's research depends on it. On the other hand, some sensitive data must also be protected. AAU and APLU have jointly written a guide to help our members deal with this issue. The guide provides principles and values that steer our actions and helps universities limit risks.
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As lawmakers consider measures related to securing federally funded research data and intellectual property, it is important to understand the current state of play for research security in the country to avoid new requirements that are duplicative, unnecessary, or counterproductive
One pager for advocacy focused on securing scientific research against foreign threats.
AAU Statement on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing "Examining Federal Science Agency Actions to Secure the U.S. Science and Technology Enterprise."
This resource document identifies key terms; effective practices proposed by institutions and government and non-government entities; links to various government and non-government entity lists, and topical analysis and proposed policy recommendations in several key areas..
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Letter from the AAU, APLU, AAMC and ACE sent to Senators Johnson and Peters, Chairman and Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, regarding “The Safeguarding American Innovation Act” (S. 3997) prior to full committee consideration of the bill.
AAU joined ACE and eleven other associations to send a letter to Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Peters of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with concerns regarding S. 3997, the “Safeguarding American Innovation Act.
AAU, ACE, and 8 other higher education associations sent a letter to the seven chairs and ranking member of the House committees in follow up to the letter sent to Secretary DeVos on Section 117.
The FBI Office of Private Sector has put together an Academia Engagement Report (AER) entitled, “China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Continues to Abuse U.S. Intellectual Freedom to Advance Its Military Capabilities.”
An outline of current security control regimes including classified information, export controls, and controlled unclassified information (CUI).
