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U.S. Scientists Flee to Spain Amid Funding Cuts

3/28/2025

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Adam Siepel, a computational biologist, cautions that U.S. scientific funding cuts may jeopardize research infrastructure.
Numerous U.S. scientists are pursuing opportunities in Spain due to funding freezes.
Spain is investing €200 million to attract scientific talent through a strategic initiative.
The European Commission intends to double funding to recruit scientists in response to this talent migration.

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Story summary

Adam Siepel, a computational biologist, cautions that U.S. scientific funding cuts may jeopardize research infrastructure.
Numerous U.S. scientists are pursuing opportunities in Spain due to funding freezes.
Spain is investing €200 million to attract scientific talent through a strategic initiative.
The European Commission intends to double funding to recruit scientists in response to this talent migration.