American Council
on Education (ACE) member institutions partner with the federal government and
federal research agencies to address national challenges and create
cutting-edge innovations that drive the U.S. economy and improve lives around
the world. They also engage in global partnerships with international
institutions and organizations to share ideas and research across borders.
Each year, ACE
member institutions receive billions of dollars in federal research funding
from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the
Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and
the Department of Energy. ACE staff collaborate with Congress and the
presidential administration to ensure this funding stream remains a priority. They
also advocate for regulations that oversee the partnerships between the science
agencies and universities.