Austria Recruiting U.S. Researchers: Science Committee Discusses Simplified Appointment Procedures

More+Work & Careers ♦ Published: June 4, 2025; 11:43 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Austrian Parliament's Science Committee is considering a draft law that would facilitate the appointment of professors without a competitive application process. The aim is to attract researchers from the U.S. who want to leave their home country due to political developments under President Donald Trump.

As Minister Holzleitner emphasizes: “Science does not end at national borders.” But whether it will actually open up new horizons beyond symbolic gestures remains to be seen. / Picture: © Parlamentsdirektion/ Thomas Topf

The Science Committee is meeting in parliament to discuss the planned amendment to the law on science policy. As reported by Vindobona.org, Austria's initiative aims to specifically recruit researchers from the US against the backdrop of President Donald…