European Universities Accelerate Recruitment of U.S. Scientists Amid Trump’s Research Cuts
Programs like Aix-Marseille's 'Safe Place for Science' and VUB's postdoctoral roles highlight Europe's bid to attract researchers affected by U.S. funding reductions and ideological restrictions.
- France’s Aix-Marseille University has received over 100 applications in two weeks for its €15 million 'Safe Place for Science' program, aimed at U.S. researchers impacted by political interference.
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has launched a $2.7 million initiative, creating 12 postdoctoral positions for 'censored Americans' and offering housing support for relocating scientists.
- European governments, including France and the Netherlands, are coordinating efforts to expand funding and attract international researchers, with proposals to establish a European Research Area.
- The Trump administration’s $4 billion NIH funding cuts and ideological restrictions on research have led to project cancellations, layoffs, and fears of a long-term brain drain in U.S. academia.
- European universities are emphasizing academic freedom and political independence to position themselves as havens for scientists fleeing U.S. policies.
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