Quds News NetworkCuts to U.S. science funding under the Trump administration have triggered a wave of talented researchers leaving the country for better opportunities abroad.
Robotics engineer Wali Malik moved from Massachusetts to lead a new lab in Vienna, recruiting top U.S. scientists for projects in A.I. and life sciences. Experts warn this “brain drain” could cost the U.S. economy up to $1 trillion over the next decade, weaken its global leadership in technology and medicine, and reduce the inflow of top foreign talent..
At the same time, countries like Austria, Canada, China, and the EU are actively courting U.S. researchers with fellowships, stable funding, and career-building opportunities.
A previous report by National Institute of Health showed that Palestinians in the United States have one of the highest education rates among Arab communities, with approximately 46% having obtained at least a college degree, compared to roughly 18-20% of the general U.S. population.
