[1] The report found that, in addition to Qatar's involvement in universities, it invested millions of dollars in public relations campaigns and engaged in lobbying in the United States.
[9][10][11] According to an article published in 2014, unrecorded funds from sources such as the tobacco industry, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical companies were identified as contributors to universities in the United States.
[14][15] The NCRI investigation found a correlation between educational institutions receiving illicit funding and organized efforts or campaigns aimed at imposing sanctions on academic researchers.
These campaigns include various means, such as scrutinizing the activities of researchers, attempting to undermine their work, proposing their removal from their positions, or even suspension or termination of their employment.
Another survey by the project indicates that when the United States is exposed to details of foreign funding for higher education institutions, concerns are raised about Qatar's influence in shaping classroom content and discussions on campuses.
[19] In May 2024, the president of Northwestern University, during a congressional hearing addressing queries on foreign funding sources, mentioned the ongoing review of a contract with Qatar.
The committee said the Act is intended to hold institutions accountable and imposes repercussions for non-compliance, such as fines and potential loss of federal funding.
[21][22][23][24] The Israel satirical show, Eretz Nehederet, in December 2023 did a Harry Potter themed sketch criticizing US university presidents response over the question of genocide of Jews being harassment or bullying.