France Prepares to Welcome U.S. Scientists Impacted by Trump Policies

The French government is developing plans to attract American researchers affected by funding cuts and dismissals in the U.S.

French officials have called on research institutions to propose strategies for accommodating U.S. scientists considering leaving due to Donald Trump's policies.
Trump's administration has implemented significant cuts to research funding and dismissed hundreds of federal science employees, sparking protests in the U.S. and beyond.
Prominent scientists, including Nobel laureates, have labeled these measures as unprecedented threats to democracy and scientific progress.
French universities, like Aix-Marseille Université, are already launching programs to attract researchers, particularly in fields like climate science.
The Pasteur Institute reports a surge in interest from U.S.-based researchers, with its director describing this as a unique opportunity for France to strengthen its research ecosystem.