In response to significant cuts in US research funding by the Trump administration, the European Commission has launched a $566 million initiative aimed at attracting global scientific talent. President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the importance of scientific research and condemned the reduction of funding as a "gigantic miscalculation." The 'Choose Europe' initiative seeks to provide super grants, longer contracts, and increased relocation bonuses for researchers, encouraging them to establish their work in Europe amidst fears of a potential brain drain from the US due to its funding cuts.
"Science holds the key to our future. Because as threats rise across the world, Europe will not compromise on its principles. Europe must remain the home of academic and scientific freedom."
"To every researcher, at home or abroad, to every young girl and boy who dreams of a life in science, our message is clear: Choose Science. Choose Europe."
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