LeidenForceFeb 19

France is attracting top US researchers by promising greater academic freedom after grant issues in the US.

🔗 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00405-2

#AcademicFreedom #ResearchMobility #BrainDrain #SciencePolicy #France

Dozens of researchers will move to France from US following high-profile bid to lure talent

Large proportion worked at Columbia University, which had its grants cut and frozen by the administration of US President Donald Trump.

Maciej SpiegelFeb 10

A bit of a delayed update, but a very exciting one 🙂

Last November I secured a mobility grant (IDUB) at Wroclaw Medical University.
In April 2026, I’ll visit Altınbaş Üniversitesi in Istanbul 🇹🇷 for a research stay with Prof. Ebru Özdemir.

Looking forward to collaboration and future exchanges.

#ResearchMobility #IDUB #InternationalResearch #Istanbul

Show threadHarald KlinkeNov 4

Similar program in EU🇪🇺

The “Choose Europe for Science” initiative, led by the European Commission, aims to position Europe as a global hub for scientific freedom, stability, and collaboration — especially as the global research landscape becomes increasingly fragmented.
More than 20 leading European institutions and funding bodies are part of this coordinated effort to make Europe the place where ideas — and people — can thrive.
https://commission.europa.eu/topics/research-and-innovation/choose-europe_en
#ResearchMobility #EuropeForScience

Choose Europe: advance your research career in the EU

Move to the EU as a researcher or scientist. Discover how to relocate, find jobs and funding, and enjoy Europe's excellent quality of life.

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