内容摘要：But two Republicans voted against the package, including Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, a deficit watcher who had been publicly criticized by Trump, remained unmoved. “This bill is a debt bomb ticking,” he warned.

But two Republicans voted against the package, including Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, a deficit watcher who had been publicly criticized by Trump, remained unmoved. “This bill is a debt bomb ticking,” he warned.

“Our American research colleagues are not particularly interested by money,” he said of applicants. “What they want above all is to be able to continue their research and that their academic freedom be preserved.”It’s too early to say how many scientists will choose to leave the U.S. It will take months for universities to review applications and dole out funding, and longer for researchers to uproot their lives.

Plus, the American lead in funding research and development is enormous — and even significant cuts may leave crucial programs standing. The U.S. has been the world’s leading funder of R&D — including government, university and private investment — for decades. In 2023, the country funded 29% of the world’s R&D, according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science.But some institutions abroad are reporting significant early interest from researchers in the U.S. Nearly half of the applications to “Safe Place for Science” — 139 out of 300 total — came from U.S.-based scientists, including AI researchers and astrophysicists.U.S.-based applicants in this year’s recruitment round for France’s Institute of Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology roughly doubled over last year.

Modern and traditional architecture is seen at the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research in Muelheim, Germany, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)Modern and traditional architecture is seen at the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research in Muelheim, Germany, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

At the Max Planck Society in Germany, the Lise Meitner Excellence Program — aimed at young female researchers — drew triple the number of applications from U.S.-based scientists this year as last year.

Recruiters who work with companies and nonprofits say they see a similar trend.But that doesn’t always happen, leaving the reporting party in close proximity with the person they reported. “In the real world, you may realize they are unlikely to go anywhere, and it’s you who has to go somewhere,” Tosti-Kharas said.

In extreme situations, it’s best to look for another job, she said.If an inspector found radon in your house, “you wouldn’t say, ‘Let me try to work with the radon,’ or ‘How can I keep it there but maybe lessen the effects?’” she said. “You would get the toxin out of the situation or you would get yourself out of the situation.”

Most people can’t afford to leave their jobs without another one lined up. Carving out time to apply for different jobs is difficult when you feel under assault but also is empowering and may lead to a better situation.“If somebody gives you an impression that you’re not able to leave this job, that’s just not true,” Grouette said. “Those sorts of people don’t have the reach or respect that they claim to have, because if they’re volatile to you, they’re volatile to others.”