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EU Launches €500M 'Choose Europe' Initiative for Researchers

5/8/2025

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The European Union has unveiled the "Choose Europe" initiative, aiming to draw global researchers by promoting scientific freedom and collaboration. President Ursula von der Leyen introduced a €500 million funding package and innovative "super grants" to bolster Europe's research environment, positioning the continent as a premier hub for innovation in the face of US challenges.

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The European Union has unveiled the "Choose Europe" initiative, aiming to draw global researchers by promoting scientific freedom and collaboration. President Ursula von der Leyen introduced a €500 million funding package and innovative "super grants" to bolster Europe's research environment, positioning the continent as a premier hub for innovation in the face of US challenges.