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75% of U.S. Scientists Eye Europe for Stability

3/28/2025

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A recent Nature poll reveals a staggering 75.3% of U.S. scientists are contemplating a move to Europe or Canada, driven by funding cuts and instability from the Trump administration. Early-career researchers feel the brunt of this crisis, facing dwindling support and job security, prompting them to seek more stable opportunities abroad.

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A recent Nature poll reveals a staggering 75.3% of U.S. scientists are contemplating a move to Europe or Canada, driven by funding cuts and instability from the Trump administration. Early-career researchers feel the brunt of this crisis, facing dwindling support and job security, prompting them to seek more stable opportunities abroad.