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75% of U.S. Researchers Eye Exit Amid Funding Cuts
10/30/2025
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Story summary
- A potential brain drain shows 75% of researchers considering leaving the United States.
- Funding cuts under U.S. President Donald Trump have hit institutions, pushing scientists such as Terence Tao and Daniella Fodera abroad.
- The European Union and France offer €500 million in grants to attract talent.
- Applications from U.S. scientists to overseas positions have risen about 30%.
- Experts warn that funding declines threaten American science's future.
