Getting Top Researchers to Germany: Dorothee Bär's New Plan
International researcher recruitment program in the works, led by Dorothee Bär.
Hey there! The Research Minister of Germany, Dorothee Bär, is cooking up something big to snag top international researchers, particularly those hailing from the land of the free – yes, that's right, the USA. The goal? Offering more than just a job; she wants to give them a place they can truly call home.
Bär's thinking goes like this: restrictions and funding cuts under President Trump's government targeting universities like Harvard could set off a chain reaction, leading both students and teachers to reconsider their options beyond the USA. So, why not make Germany an appealing alternative?
Now, let's be real, Germany won't be able to keep up with the top salaries in the States. But Bär isn't fazed. She emphasizes that what's truly important is providing a guarantee of academic freedom. And she plans to put her money where her mouth is. Curious how? By increasing the funds for the state Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the German Research Foundation. The plan is to use scholarships and research programs to create that incentive you've been waiting for.
So, what's in it for families? Well, think of it as a whole package deal, according to Bär. This includes employment opportunities for spouses and daycare arrangements for children. In other words, a worry-free life in Germany!
But that's not all. Bavaria, led by Prime Minister Markus Soeder, is taking this recruitment game to the next level. If you're a university like Harvard dealing with restrictions from the Trump administration, Bavaria's ready to offer an "exile campus" right in their backyard. Sounds like Bavaria's not just offering them a job, but a welcome mat too!
Source: ntv.de, AFP
(Pro tip: Academic freedom + family support? That combination could make your research dreams come true!)
- Dorothee Bär's plan to attract top international researchers includes enhancing the community policy and employment policy, especially focusing on academic freedom and family support, which could provide a conducive environment for research, education, and self-development.
- The German Research Foundation and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation will receive increased funds to support this plan, offering scholarships and research programs that align with the science and education-and-self-development sectors, potentially creating an attractive alternative for researchers seeking to distance themselves from the restrictions under President Trump's government.
