A majority of U.S.-based scientists who responded to a new poll by Nature said they are considering leaving the country in response to sweeping changes in federal research policy and funding under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Of roughly 1,650 readers who completed the poll, which was released on March 27, more than 1,200 individuals—75 percent—said they were weighing a move abroad.
The responses, collected in early March through Nature’s website, social media, and newsletter, reflect growing unease across the scientific community following major changes to U.S. science funding, staffing, and research priorities, according to the survey results.
The trend was most pronounced among early-career researchers, the poll found. Among 690 postdoctoral researchers who responded, 548 said they were considering leaving. Among Ph.D. students, 255 out of 340 gave the same response. Europe and Canada were cited as the most likely destinations if they were to leave the country....
