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245 US Scientists Flee Abroad as Research Funding Cuts Deepen: Nature

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msmash @ Slashdot · 04/22/2025 10:40 EDT

US Scientists Flee Abroad as Research Funding Cuts Deepen: Nature

US scientists are fleeing abroad in record numbers as the Trump administration slashes research funding, according to exclusive data analysis by Nature. Applications from American researchers for international positions surged 32% between January and March 2025 compared to the same period last year, while US-based users browsing overseas jobs jumped 35%.

The exodus accelerated in March as the administration intensified science cuts, with job views spiking 68% year-over-year. Applications to Canadian insti

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