The conditions for early-career scientists in the United States have deteriorated under the Trump administration. Challenges include grant terminations, visa threats, and fewer employment opportunities. A stem-cell biologist, after 14 years in the U.S., now considers leaving for Europe due to these factors. A survey revealed that 44% of early-career scientists felt their job security threatened. The U.S. has historically been a hub for scientific research, attracting global talent and fostering innovation, but recent policy changes have led to concerns about the future of scientific careers in the country.
"In a poll of Nature readers in March, more than 800 postgraduate researchers and PhD students said they were considering leaving the country as a result of the disruptions to science."
"44% of early-career scientists in a survey by the National Postdoctoral Association indicated their jobs were threatened by the actions of the Trump administration."
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