AAU issued a statement in 2005 concerning Congressional earmarking of federal research funds. It noted that earmarks may reduce the capacity of federal research agencies that sponsor merit-based competitions to support the most promising research.

Research Administration & Regulation | Merit Review | Statements

October 9, 2005

AAU Statement on Introduction of American Innovation and Competitiveness Act

Following is a statement by AAU on the introduction of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act by Senators Gardner and Peters.

June 23, 2016

AAU Statement on Senate Introduction of COMPETES Act Reauthorization Bill

AAU applauds Chairman Jay Rockefeller and his colleagues on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee for their introduction of legislation to reauthorize the America COMPETES Act.

Innovation and Competitiveness | National Science Foundation | Merit Review | Statements

May 19, 2013

Innovation: An American Imperative

A call to action by American industry, higher education, science, and engineering leaders urging Congress to enact policies and make investments that ensure the United States remains the global innovation leader.

June 23, 2015

America's Leading Research Universities on the Frontlines

See the video advertisements that have run on major TV news networks across the country, as well as across social media channels demonstrating how America's leading research universities were on the front line of the COVID pandemic, and helping our country prepare for future challenges.

COVID-19

March 2, 2021