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 COGR respond to the June 29, 2011 Federal Register Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Safeguarding Unclassified DoD information (DFARS Case 2011 D039).
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AAU and COGR respond to the April 13, 2011, Federal Register notice requesting comments on proposed policy changes to the definition of “defense services” in ITAR §124.1(a).
Nation's research universities wrote this letter to support the Foster-Lujan amendment to H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009.
Report stating that the Department of Defense (DOD) will not restrict disclosure of DOD-funded basic and applied research results unless the research is classified for national security reasons or otherwise restricted by statute, regulation, or executive order.
The following letter is for the NSABB and its staff on the question of dual-use biological research and dual use research of concern.
