US Scientists Fleeing to Europe and Canada Amidst Trump-Era Policies
A Nature poll reveals that over 75% of 1,650 responding scientists are considering leaving the US due to the Trump administration’s actions. This exodus is especially prevalent among early-career researchers, with a significant portion of postgraduate students and PhD candidates planning to relocate, primarily to Europe and Canada. The administration’s cuts to research funding, mass firings of federal scientists, and crackdowns on immigration have created widespread uncertainty and disruption within the US research community. Many scientists cite a lack of support for their fields of research, coupled with the competitive nature of securing alternative funding, as primary drivers for their decision to leave.
John Q. Hosedrinker