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The Brain Drain that Stalled: Russian Scientists Struggle to Leave and Settle Abroad
The Brain Drain that Stalled: Russian Scientists Struggle to Leave and Settle Abroad
Europe and the US initially wanted to integrate them, but numerous obstacles are now making this difficult
New Rules for Federal Research Grants Will Limit Their Reach and Leave US Research Isolated
New Rules for Federal Research Grants Will Limit Their Reach and Leave US Research Isolated
A proposed overhaul of US federal grant rules has been debated mainly as a fight over political control of science. But, Rob Johnson argues, it would also reshape how publicly funded research is communicated and shared across borders, with consequences far beyond the United States.
Trump Proposes Putting Political Goals Above Objective Criteria in Deciding Who Gets Government Grants
Europe is Ditching US Tech - What Does This Mean for Researchers?
International Researchers React to NIH Scrutiny of Foreign Coauthorship
International Researchers React to NIH Scrutiny of Foreign Coauthorship
Scientists in China, Europe, India, and South Africa say uncertainty surrounding US research policies is beginning to reshape international scientific partnerships.
White House Proposes Sweeping Changes to Grantmaking Process
A new rule would give political appointees approval power over scientific grants, reduce support for international collaboration, limit funding for publication fees, and make other alterations to the funding review process.
Researching While Chinese
The U.S. government has recently convicted multiple postdocs from China for improper shipments of biological materials. Some see a replay of the 2018 China Initiative
Self-censorship, More Stress, Tougher Recruiting - How the Trump Administration's Science Policies Have Affected US Researchers
Self-censorship, More Stress, Tougher Recruiting - How the Trump Administration's Science Policies Have Affected US Researchers
Thousands of Scientists Sign Letter to Combat Science Board's Firing
Thousands of Scientists Sign Letter to Combat Science Board's Firing
NIH Grant Cuts Disproportionately Hit Minority and Female Scientists
NIH Grant Cuts Disproportionately Hit Minority and Female Scientists
Trump Fires Independent Board Overseeing National Science Foundation
Positions ‘terminated, effective immediately’, says email to scientists sent on president’s behalf, in move labelled ‘dangerous attack’ on US innovation
China Surpasses US in Research Spending - the Consequences Extend Far Beyond Scientific Ranking and Clout
China Surpasses US in Research Spending - the Consequences Extend Far Beyond Scientific Ranking and Clout
Cutting Science Out: Trump Administration Fires National Science Board Members
Academic freedom declines in US and 49 other countries, survey finds
Academic freedom declines in US and 49 other countries, survey finds
The US has seen a particular drop in university autonomy, which has fallen by 50% in the past decade, faster than several countries moving toward autocracy
Panicking Scientists, Canceled Experiments - Federal Funding Cuts Turned My Work As a Research Dean into Crisis Management
Panicking Scientists, Canceled Experiments - Federal Funding Cuts Turned My Work As a Research Dean into Crisis Management
How to Revive Science in America
To remain cutting edge and competitive, the United States need to take tactical steps to foster better, more supportive science policy - including a strategic reset that seeks out global talent, diversifies funding sources, and clearly defines strategic priorities.