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EU Unveils €500 Million Plan to Attract US Researchers Amid Science Policy Shifts

Macron and von der Leyen announce funding and reforms to position Europe as a haven for academic freedom and innovation.

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen delivers a speech during the "Choose Europe for Science" event, to encourage researchers and scientists from all over the world to practice in Europe, in the amphitheatre of the Sorbonne University in Paris, France May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool
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French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen attend the "Choose Europe for Science" event, to encourage researchers and scientists from all over the world to practice in Europe, in the amphitheatre of the Sorbonne University in Paris, France May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool

Overview

  • The European Union has launched a €500 million incentive package for 2025-2027 to attract researchers affected by US funding cuts and ideological restrictions under the Trump administration.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted the 'Choose Europe for Science' conference in Paris to promote Europe as a refuge for scientific talent.
  • The EU plans to enshrine academic freedom into law through a proposed European Research Area Act and aims to increase R&D investment to 3% of GDP by 2030.
  • National initiatives, such as France's 'Choose France for Science' and Aix-Marseille University's 'Safe Place for Science,' are already accepting applications from displaced researchers.
  • While Europe offers competitive infrastructure and social benefits, experts highlight funding disparities and lower salaries compared to US institutions as challenges to attracting top talent.