- The Netherlands recruited 34 top scientists last year, with 29 coming from the United States.
- Recruitment was driven by the Tulip Fund, established after Trump's cuts to U.S. scientific funding.
- The fund offers up to €1 million per scientist over five years, with €50 million total from the government and NWO.
- Recruits include researchers from top U.S. institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford.
- Their fields span AI, medical sciences, and energy transition.
- The move aims to strengthen Dutch science and reduce dependency on other countries.
- Other European countries like Germany and France have launched similar initiatives.