As political pressures and funding cuts drive some researchers out of the United States, the Netherlands is moving to position itself as a refuge for top scientific talent. Education Minister Eppo Bruins (NSC) announced the creation of a fund to attract leading international scientists, urging swift action to ensure the Netherlands becomes a destination of choice.
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