In response to political interference and funding cuts faced by researchers in the US during the Trump administration, Vrije Universiteit Brussel has announced the opening of 12 postdoctoral positions aimed specifically at American academics. Rector Jan Danckaert emphasized the university's commitment to academic freedom and highlighted the substantial loss of research funding in the US for ideological reasons. This move positions VUB as a refuge for researchers seeking to escape the challenges posed by political agendas affecting academic integrity. Other European institutions are also beginning to follow suit, recognizing the urgent need for support.
We see it as our duty to come to the aid of our American colleagues, said Jan Danckaert, the rector of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)...
American universities and their researchers are the biggest victims of this political and ideological interference, Danckaert said in a statement.
Researchers in the US have faced a multipronged attack... Efforts to slash government spending have left thousands of employees bracing for layoffs.
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has opened 12 postdoctoral positions with a view to attracting researchers from the US.
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