Overview

• German research organizations report rising interest from US scientists facing funding cuts and job losses under Trump administration policies.
• The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft (MPG) is expanding its Transatlantik-Programm with private funding to support displaced US researchers.
• Applications from US-based scientists for MPG research leadership positions have doubled compared to the previous year.
• The DAAD notes a growing global shift of researchers reconsidering Europe as a destination due to the unstable research environment in the US.
• German universities, including Leipzig and Humboldt, confirm receiving direct inquiries from US researchers about collaboration and positions.