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submitted 2 weeks ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

Summary

The Netherlands announced a new fund to attract top scientists, responding to U.S. researchers leaving due to political pressures and funding cuts.

Education Minister Eppo Bruins emphasized the need for swift action to position the Netherlands as a refuge.

Dutch universities and research bodies support the initiative, citing the importance of academic freedom and innovation.

However, domestic budget cuts and proposed limits on skilled immigration could hinder recruitment. The initiative follows similar efforts by France to attract American talent.

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[-] Lexam@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago

Hello. Yes, I do science?

[-] baines@lemmy.cafe 7 points 2 weeks ago

I was the top scientist in my 6th grade class, dm me offers

[-] noxypaws@pawb.social 1 points 2 weeks ago

What about scientists who prefer to bottom?

[-] i_dont_want_to@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

They can come to my place.

[-] Tezzerets_Tea_Time@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Someone should. Trump and Musk made it very clear scientists aren't wanted in America.

[-] oppy1984@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago

The American brain drain.

[-] RymrgandsDaughter@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago

Damn I should have gotten my stem degree

[-] Ledericas@lemm.ee 0 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

probably need a PHD, i dont think they are in the market for BS or MS in stems. alot of people often end up with the former rather than the latter, the lack of stem experience opportunities(aka lab work/research) make it very hard to get to the PHD levels.

covid has been terrible for people in the states that had to go through thier whole college experience ONLINE only. it was bad before covid, covid just unmasked everything thats wrong with career development of stem majors.

[-] RymrgandsDaughter@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

I didn't realize it was that bad pre-covid

[-] Num10ck@lemmy.world -4 points 2 weeks ago

several nazi bars in amsterdam.

[-] Godwins_Law@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 weeks ago
[-] Num10ck@lemmy.world -1 points 2 weeks ago
[-] Godwins_Law@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago

Name and shame if so

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