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."
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AAU sent a letter to OIRA Acting Administrator Paul Ray expressing concern regarding the Department of Education's request for emergency review of the new proposed ICR on Foreign Gifts and Contracts Disclosures published on December 17, 2019.
The White House released its official summary of the Summit of the Joint Committee on the Research Environment.
The 2019 FBI Academia Summit was held on October 10, 2019 between federal agency officials and higher education community representatives, this document is a summary of discussions.
Representatives Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) transmitted a dear colleague letter to House and Senate NDAA conferees, urging them to include the AAU-endorsed Securing American Science and Technology Act in the NDAA
AAU, along with 29 other higher education organizations submitted comments the Department of Education as part of a proposed information collection request.
