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
Summary of relevant research security provisions in the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act.
AAU, AAMC, ACE, APLU, and COGR submitted a memorandum with joint comments to the National Science Foundation yesterday on standardized disclosure forms and materials created by the National Science and Technology Council as part of the Biden administration’s implementation of National Security Presidential Memorandum-33.
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AAU submitted comments urging the Education Department to withdraw its recent notice of interpretation regarding its enforcement authority with respect to an institution’s failure to adequately report under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act and instead engage in a rulemaking process.
AAU has prepared key recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration to help preserve the government-university partnership.
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AAU recently joined COGR, EDUCAUSE, APLU, AND ACE to submit comments on the Defense Department’s interim rule on implementation of
AAU, COGR, APLU, ACE, and AAMC shared draft comments in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking about the review of controls on certain foundational technologies
AAU shared key policy recommendations with candidates at the first presidential debate hosted by Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic.
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