Austria: Low Attractiveness as Research Location

Politics ♦ Published: February 27, 2012; 18:59 ♦ (Vindobona)

According to a study among European scientists, Austria loses its reputation. The most attractive destination is the U.S.

Austria: Low Attractiveness as Research Location / Picture: © Vindobona.org

For scientists, Austria is not seen as an attractive research location. 25% of the interviewees stated that the U.S would be the most preferred destination, followed by the U.K. (16%) and Germany (10%). Austria is not among the top-ten destinations. Comparable countries like Switzerland, Netherlands or Sweden show a higher attractiveness. At least, the attractiveness of Austria rises…