US Researchers

US Researchers Relocate to Europe Amidst Political and Economic Concerns

To attract researchers from the U.S., the European Research Council doubled the additional funding available for relocation to €2 million, bringing the total funding potential to €4.5 million over five years. This initiative has seen a significant surge in interest, with a 400% increase in applications from the U.S. in the latest round. Various European countries, regions, and institutions have launched similar programs to capitalize on this trend, including Austria, which celebrated a “brain gain” due to recent U.S. policies, welcoming 25 researchers under a new fellowship scheme.

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Ireland Courts US Academics Amidst Growing Concerns Over Free Speech

Ireland will launch a “global talent initiative” to attract top international academics, particularly those seeking to leave the U.S. due to perceived threats to research freedoms under the Trump administration. The initiative will utilize academic talent scouts offering attractive salary packages, subsidized by the Irish government, focusing on key fields like renewable energy and AI. This strategy aims to capitalize on a shift in the U.S.’s perception as a haven for research, mirroring Ireland’s past success in attracting leading scientists. The program follows similar efforts by other European institutions seeking to recruit researchers from the U.S.

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