Group 1 - The Trump administration's aggressive policies against elite universities like Harvard are creating unprecedented opportunities for global competition for American research talent [1][2] - Germany's Federal Minister of Culture, Wolfram Weimer, openly invited Harvard to establish a "campus in exile" in Germany, while Hong Kong University of Science and Technology pledged to accept all international students from Harvard [2] - The U.S. government has cut at least $2.6 billion in funding to Harvard and threatened its non-profit status, demanding greater oversight of academic programs, admissions, and hiring practices [2][3] Group 2 - The European Union has launched a €500 million ($569 million) initiative to attract foreign researchers, with France committing €100 million to make the country a scientific haven [4] - A survey indicated that three-quarters of over 1,600 American researchers are considering applying for jobs abroad, with European universities reporting a surge in inquiries from U.S. scholars [4] - Despite the financial incentives, the funding gap remains a significant barrier, as Harvard's endowment stands at $53 billion, far exceeding resources available to non-U.S. institutions [4] Group 3 - The cost of relocating research facilities is substantial, with estimates ranging from $2 million to $3 million for equipment alone, making it challenging for researchers to match U.S. salaries in Europe [5] - French researchers typically earn a net salary of no more than €5,000 per month, significantly lower than U.S. levels, which may deter some talent from moving [5] - The outcome of this academic talent competition will significantly influence the focus of global research innovation over the next decade [6]
特朗普痛击哈佛,德国向哈佛大学提供“流放校园”,港科大抛出橄榄枝
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-05-24 01:11