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American researchers are increasingly relocating to foreign institutions due to sustained federal funding reductions. This trend follows the termination of over 5,700 NIH grants since 2025, including critical health equity studies. While the administration cites misalignment with agency priorities, critics argue these cuts constitute censorship and drive a significant loss of scientific talent.
Canada has recruited 64 top researchers from US universities, including Harvard and MIT, through a new C$504m government program. Over 75% of these hires are from the US, driven by federal grant freezes and political interference in US science funding. Key figures include climate researcher Seth Guikema and biopharmaceutical expert Peter Caravan. The move is part of a global trend where countries like the UK, Netherlands, and France are also recruiting US scientists, raising concerns about a long-term 'brain drain' and the US losing its scientific leadership.