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American Jewish Committee (AJC), Association of American Universities (AAU), American Council on Education (ACE), and partner organizations express concern over federal actions that endanger government-campus scientific partnership, pledge to work together in unprecedented effort to combat campus antisemitism

AAU has issued a statement regarding provisions slashing research funding in the newly released FY26 Presidential Budget Request.

This page will be updated regularly to provide new information as it becomes available regarding the AAU-ACE-APLU legal action contesting the Department of Energy cutting reimbursement rates to 15%.
Research That Improves Our Lives
America's leading research universities are constantly working on new treatments and cures for diseases like cancer and Alzheimers, as well as life-changing innovations that make us wealthier and more secure.
- A first-of-its-kind study has measured the toxicity of several “forever chemicals,” when mixed together in the environment and in the human body.
- Research from the University of California, Irvine has revealed how disruption of the circadian clock, the body’s internal, 24-hour biological pacemaker, may accelerate the progression of colorectal cancer by affecting the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function.
- University of Florida researchers are currently investigating whether a synthetic version of the hormone oxytocin can be used in conjunction with prescription drugs to help curb opioid addictions, especially in susceptible older adults.
- A decade after the establishment of the certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) model, more than 60 percent of the US population has access to such facilities and the mental health and substance use disorder treatment services they provide, according to a new study.
- A pioneering study conducted by Johns Hopkins University engineers assessed the vulnerability of U.S. bridges to large ship collisions, following the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore. The research team analyzed six years of U.S. Coast Guard data to determine which bridges experience the most traffic from large ships.

About America's Leading Research Universities
Founded in 1900, the Association of American Universities is composed of America’s leading research universities. AAU’s 71 research universities transform lives through education, research, and innovation.