The early career scientists planning to leave the United States
9 months ago
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- A stem-cell biologist in the U.S. for 14 years is considering leaving due to tough conditions under Trump's administration.
- 44% of early-career scientists in a survey feel their jobs are threatened by Trump's policies.
- Over 800 postgraduate researchers and PhD students in a Nature poll are considering leaving the U.S.
- The U.S. has historically attracted global scientists, but funding cuts and unstable career prospects are driving some away.
- NIH and NSF attempted to slash research overhead payments from 40-70% to 15%, potentially cutting early-career scientist jobs.
- A Canadian cellular biologist is looking for faculty positions in Canada and Australia due to better stability despite lower funding.