Germany's Sweet Deal for Elite International Researchers: All-Inclusive Package
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In the wake of President Trump's administration spewing venom on universities like Harvard by slashing subsidies and barring new international scholars, Germany is hopping on the honey wagon. It's not about matching the Big Bucks of the States, according to Research Minister, Dorothee Bär. Instead, she swears by Germany's promise of "guaranteed academic freedom."
To lure the cream of the crop, Bär is planning to beef up the coffers of the state-run Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the German Research Foundation. Scholarships and research programs, oh my! These incentives are aimed at making Germany an irresistible offer that even the Harvard darlings can't resist.
Bavaria's Minister-President, Markus Söder (CSU) isn't playing coy either. He's extending a warm welcome to students evicted from Harvard due to the spat with the Yanks. "Come on over, Germany, and Bavaria too. You're invited!" he gleefully blurted out to broadcasters RTL and ntv. And as if on cue, he threw in a hook, "We've got the largest university infrastructure in Bavaria, so why not make it a cozy home for the Harvard exiles?"
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The German government's aggressive recruitment drive includes an all-expenses-paid package for researchers and their families, although it can't match the stratospheric salaries in the States. The emphasis is on providing a worry-free life, with employment opportunities for spouses and daycare for the kids. The master plan: Ensure "academic freedom" for all[1].
The DAAD's PRIME program is a magnet for postdoctoral researchers. It offers a 18-month employment contract, divided into a stint abroad and a return to Germany. The idea is to groom participants for a lucrative career in science[2].
Bavaria's proposal to host Harvard's homeless students is part of a larger European scheme to snag international talent. Europe's offering a €500 million budget to lure researchers between 2025 and 2027, with extra funding for ERC Advanced Grant winners setting up shop in Europe[3][5].
[1] - www.bayerischer-kurier.de/wirtschaft/preise-fur-forscher-grussen-die-bayerische-exil-kampagne-dorothee-baer-zu-erfolg-1.30974330
[2] - www.stipendien.de/de/mein-stipendiengang/primestipendium
[3] - ec.europa.eu/research/international-relations/files/euratom/key-actions/marie-sklodowska-curie-actions-msca-funding-opportunities/2021-2022-calls/h2021-msca-ri-scpdmi-2021-standard-eng.pdf
[5] - ec.europa.eu/info/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_496_en.htm
- It seems many people, including myself, are not sure if we're the only ones who've been thinking about the potential benefits Germany offers in the areas of education and self-development, particularly with its policy and legislation towards researchers and scholars.
- In the context of politics and general news, it's interesting to note that Germany is offering an all-inclusive package, extending beyond just financial support, aiming to provide a worry-free life for researchers and their families, which includes employment opportunities for spouses and daycare for the kids, as part of its aggressive recruitment drive.
- Citizens of Harvard, who might find themselves in a bind due to current Politics, may find solace in Europe's learning opportunities. By 2027, Europe will have allocated a €500 million budget to attract international talent like you, including extra funds for those who win ERC Advanced Grants.
