President’s call to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ has led to slashes in NIH funding – endangering jobs and vital research

Summary

Trump’s proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) threaten U.S. biomedical research, forcing many scientists to consider leaving the country.

A 7 February policy would slash NIH funding by two-thirds, though a federal judge has temporarily blocked it.

Researchers relying on these grants fear for their jobs, with some already exploring options abroad.

The cuts particularly impact neuroscience, diabetes, and bird flu research, while also dismantling DEI initiatives.

Many scientists warn of long-term consequences for innovation and global health collaboration.

  • originaltnavn@lemm.eeEnglish
    5·
    3 days ago

    Norway is good if you get a job before moving. The weather, people, food and welcome is a bit cold, but life is good.

    • thevoidzero@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      3 days ago

      Yeah, I’ve been thinking Norway and Netherlands/Finland as good option if we have to do Europe. I don’t think the immigration policy is that open in those countries though. Do you have any knowledge about that?

      • originaltnavn@lemm.eeEnglish
        4·
        3 days ago

        I don’t know the details, but if you get hired for a position here while living abroad, you can get a work visa as skilled labour. That can later be converted to permanent residence after living here for some number of years and passing some language and/or culture test (I think). I know several people who have moved here either through work or university, including from the US. Best of luck no matter where you end up.

      • originaltnavn@lemm.eeEnglish
        3·
        3 days ago

        At least the lunch, warm cantine food at work is unfortunately not as common here as in many other places.

        • josteinsn@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          2 days ago

          Haha, yes, i believe the matpakke is still strong in Norway. (You don’t buy lunch, you bring your own two sorry slices of bread from home, often with the caramelly fake cheese «brunost»). Still, it’s not a bad place to live.