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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AAU and APLU effective practices to address undue foreign influence and security concerns on campus.
AAU joined ACE and 35 other higher education organizations to submit extensive comments to the Education Department about how it’s HEA Section 117 foreign gift and contract reporting requirements ICR “continues to exceed the disclosure reporting required under the statutory authority set out in Sec. 117.”
AAU submitted comments to the Education Department about how it’s HEA Section 117 foreign gift and contract reporting requirements ICR.
AAU submitted comments in response to the NSTC Joint Committee on the Research Environment’s recent request for information seeking input that the administration can use to “maximize the quality and effectiveness of the American research environment.
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AAU joined ACE, APLU, and eleven other higher education organizations to submit comments to OIRA and the Education Department about the Department’s revised proposed Information Collection Request on foreign gifts and contracts disclosure under HEA Section 117.
