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Surge in U.S. Research Proposals as Europe Boosts Funding
10/1/2025
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- The European Research Council increased funding for U.S. researchers relocating to Europe to €4.5 million over five years.
- Applications from U.S. researchers surged 400% this year, with 114 proposals submitted.
- European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva noted over 70 initiatives to attract researchers amid U.S. funding cuts.
- Kurt Deketelaere warned only €31.5 billion of the proposed €400 billion would fund fundamental research.
