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As the Trump administration targets funding, scientists look beyond the U.S. to work

NPR | By Jon Hamilton

Published June 29, 2026 at 3:27 PM CDT

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A growing number of prominent U.S. scientists are taking jobs in other countries, including the U.K. They say Trump's impact on U.S. science funding is a factor.

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Jon Hamilton

Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.

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