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Brinks Report > Blog > World > Trump-Era Cuts Ignite U.S. Scientist Brain Drain to Europe’s Open Labs
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Trump-Era Cuts Ignite U.S. Scientist Brain Drain to Europe’s Open Labs

Dolon Mondal
Last updated: April 11, 2025 6:29 pm
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U.S. Scientist Brain Drain to Europe Grows Amid Research Cuts

The U.S. scientist brain drain to Europe is accelerating, driven by deep research cuts during the Trump administration. Many American researchers, including seasoned professionals and early-career scientists, have lost jobs and are now seeking opportunities abroad—especially in Europe.

From NOAA to Nowhere

Take David Die Dejean, a marine biologist who was studying sustainable tuna stocks at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). His work was abruptly halted when funding cuts targeted probationary scientists. Now unemployed, he’s looking for work in Europe.

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And he’s not alone.

Europe Sees an Opportunity

Sensing a talent windfall, 13 European Union countries—including Germany, France, and Spain—have made a joint appeal to the EU Commission. They want fast-track programs to attract displaced U.S. talent.

The European Research Council (ERC) has responded by doubling relocation grants to €2 million per scientist. That’s a huge incentive for anyone ready to pack up and move across the Atlantic.

Germany is going further—aiming to recruit 1,000 researchers. In France, Aix-Marseille University has received 120 applications, including from prestigious U.S. institutions like NASA and Stanford.

New Programs and Perks

Europe is rolling out the red carpet.

  • The Netherlands launched a new fund for “strategic autonomy” in key areas like semiconductor tech.
  • Belgium is offering 36 postdoc positions specifically for foreign researchers.
  • The UK’s Imperial College has added climate-focused research fellowships.

Still, the transition isn’t always easy.

Also read: Musk Slams Europe’s Red Tape, Urges Trump to Drop Tariffs

Not All Scientists Are Sold

Despite the opportunities, some American researchers are hesitant. Salaries are typically lower in Europe. A Columbia University anaesthesiology professor shared that this gap is a major turn-off for top-tier U.S. academics.

There are also language barriers, legal hurdles, and concerns about career progression. One D.C.-based healthcare director, recently laid off, admitted she’s unsure if uprooting her life is worth it.

But for others, there’s simply no choice.

Sarah Weisberg, a fisheries biologist who was also fired from NOAA, accepted a research position in Europe.
“I have no choice but to think that way,” she said. It’s either Europe or nothing.

The Bigger Picture

Why did all this happen?

The Trump administration slashed federal research funding in a push to reduce the national deficit. The White House maintained that the U.S. would still lead in global R&D, but numbers tell a different story.

In 2023, the U.S. spent about $940 billion on research and development. Europe spent significantly less—€381 billion. Now, EU leaders see a rare opportunity.

Germany’s Chancellor called it a “huge opportunity” to close the research investment gap and chip away at decades of U.S. dominance in innovation.

The U.S. scientist brain drain to Europe is more than a headline—it’s a shift in global research power. With American labs shrinking and European ones expanding, the future of science may no longer be written in English alone.

For now, Europe is capitalizing on America’s retreat—and scientists are following the funding.

Also read: Trade War Spirals: China’s 125% Tariff Strike Triggers Panic, Calls Trump’s Move a ‘Joke in Economic History’

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