EU announces $567M package for 2025-2027 to attract researchers
- In May 2025, the European Union initiated a new effort to draw scientists and researchers to the region by offering grants and implementing updated policy measures.
- This drive follows the Trump administration freezing U.S. Government funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion-related research, leading to over 380 grant cancellations.
- The head of the European Commission announced a 500 million euro initiative for 2025-2027 aimed at providing extended support for top-tier research, while also tackling administrative hurdles and improving access for scientists to collaborate with businesses.
- During a speech in Paris promoting European scientific collaboration, French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted that diversity is essential to scientific progress and urged Europe to serve as a safe haven for scientists facing threats elsewhere.
- The EU aims to make Europe a research magnet by enshrining scientific freedom in law and increasing investment, responding to global challenges and shifts in U.S. Science policy.
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Europe Launches $565 Million Campaign to Attract U.S. Scientists
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Europe steps up funding to attract U.S. scientists facing cuts under Trump
As the Trump administration reduces research funding and tightens restrictions on universities, European leaders are offering financial incentives to lure American scientists.Catherine Porter and Roger Cohen report for The New York Times.In short:French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced major investments to attract U.S.-based researchers, including a €500 million EU initiative a $113 milli…
EU rolls out welcome mat for scientists, researchers
PARIS — The European Union has launched a drive to attract scientists and researchers to Europe with off ers of grants and new policy plans, after the Trump administration froze U.S. government funding linked to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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