加拿大巨资招募全球顶尖科研人才

Core Insights - The Canadian government has launched the "Canada Global Influence Research Talent Program," committing $1.7 billion to attract up to 1,000 top international researchers over the coming years [1] - The initiative aims to enhance technological innovation, strengthen strategic industries, and ensure long-term economic security and competitiveness for Canada [1] Program Details - The "Canada Influence Research Chair" project has a 12-year budget of $1 billion to support universities and research institutions in recruiting world-class scholars, covering salaries and providing funding for experimental facilities and research platforms [1] - The "Canada Influence Emerging Leaders" project plans to invest $120 million over 12 years to attract early-career international researchers, injecting new ideas and innovative potential into Canadian research [1] - The "Canada Influence Research Infrastructure" fund will allocate $400 million over six years to build and improve research infrastructure, ensuring that newly recruited chair professors and core researchers have world-class working conditions [1] - The "Canada Influence Research Training Award" will provide $133.6 million over three years to support top international doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers to study and work in Canada [1] Context and Comparison - Prior to this initiative, top Canadian research institutions, such as the Toronto Academic Health Network and the University of Toronto, had already launched multi-million dollar recruitment plans targeting scientists affected by funding cuts in the U.S. [2] - The Canadian federal government has intensified its efforts, labeling this program as one of the largest talent recruitment initiatives globally, open to candidates from around the world, not just the U.S. [2] - The European Union is also actively seeking high-end research talent, having introduced a €500 million incentive program earlier this year to make Europe a "magnet for researchers" [2]