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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts, foreign universities want to hire them
Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts, foreign universities want to hire them (Photo: AP) As the Trump administration cut billions of dollars in federal funding to scientific research, thousands of scientists in the US lost their jobs or grants - and governments and universities around the world spotted an opportunity. The "Canada Leads" program, launched in April, hopes to foster the next generation of innovators by bringing early-career biomedical researchers north of the border. Aix-Marseille University in France started the "Safe Place for Science" program in March - pledging to "welcome" US -based scientists who "may feel threatened or hindered in their research." Australia's "Global Talent Attraction Program," announced in April, promises competitive salaries and relocation packages. "In response to what is happening in the US ," said Anna-Maria Arabia, head of the Australian Academy of Sciences, "we see an unparalleled opportunity to attract some of the smartest minds here." Since World War II, the US has invested huge amounts of money in scientific research conducted at independent universities and federal agencies. That funding helped the US to become the world's leading scientific power - and has led to the invention of cell phones and the internet as well as new ways to treat cancer, heart disease and strokes, noted Holden Thorp, editor-in-chief of the journal Science. But today that system is being shaken. Since President Donald Trump took office in January, his administration has pointed to what it calls waste and inefficiency in federal science spending and made major cuts to staff levels and grant funding at the National Academy of Sciences, the National Institutes of Health, NASA and other agencies, as well as slashing research dollars that flow to some private universities. The White House budget proposal for next year calls to cut the NIH budget by roughly 40% and the National Science Foundation's by 55%. "The Trump administration is spending its first few months reviewing the previous administration's projects, identifying waste, and realigning our research spending to match the American people's priorities and continue our innovative dominance," said White House spokesperson Kush Desai. Already, several universities have announced hiring freezes, laid off staff or stopped admitting new graduate students. On Thursday, the Trump administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, though a judge put that on hold. Research institutions abroad are watching with concern for collaborations that depend on colleagues in the US - but they also see opportunities to potentially poach talent. "There are threats to science ... south of the border," said Brad Wouters, of University Health Network, Canada's leading hospital and medical research center, which launched the "Canada Leads" recruitment drive. "There's a whole pool of talent, a whole cohort that is being affected by this moment." Promising a safe place to do science Universities worldwide are always trying to recruit from one another, just as tech companies and businesses in other fields do. What's unusual about the current moment is that many global recruiters are targeting researchers by promising something that seems newly threatened: academic freedom. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said this month that the European Union intends to "to enshrine freedom of scientific research into law." She spoke at the launch of the bloc's "Choose Europe for Science" - which was in the works before the Trump administration cuts but has sought to capitalize on the moment. Eric Berton, president of Aix-Marseille University, expressed a similar sentiment after launching the institution's "Safe Place for Science" program. "Our American research colleagues are not particularly interested by money," he said of applicants. "What they want above all is to be able to continue their research and that their academic freedom be preserved." Too early to say 'brain drain' It's too early to say how many scientists will choose to leave the US It will take months for universities to review applications and dole out funding, and longer for researchers to uproot their lives. Plus, the American lead in funding research and development is enormous - and even significant cuts may leave crucial programs standing. The US has been the world's leading funder of R&D - including government, university and private investment - for decades. In 2023, the country funded 29% of the world's R&D, according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. But some institutions abroad are reporting significant early interest from researchers in the US Nearly half of the applications to "Safe Place for Science" - 139 out of 300 total - came from US -based scientists, including AI researchers and astrophysicists. US -based applicants in this year's recruitment round for France's Institute of Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology roughly doubled over last year. At the Max Planck Society in Germany, the Lise Meitner Excellence Program - aimed at young female researchers - drew triple the number of applications from US -based scientists this year as last year. Recruiters who work with companies and nonprofits say they see a similar trend. Natalie Derry, a U.K.-based managing partner of the Global Emerging Sciences Practice at recruiter WittKieffer, said her team has seen a 25% to 35% increase in applicants from the US cold-calling about open positions. When they reach out to scientists currently based in the US , "we are getting a much higher hit rate of people showing interest." Still, there are practical hurdles to overcome for would-be continent-hoppers, she said. That can include language hurdles, arranging childcare or eldercare, and significant differences in national pension or retirement programs. Community ties Brandon Coventry never thought he would consider a scientific career outside the United States. But federal funding cuts and questions over whether new grants will materialize have left him unsure. While reluctant to leave his family and friends, he's applied to faculty positions in Canada and France. "I've never wanted to necessarily leave the United States, but this is a serious contender for me," said Coventry, who is a postdoctoral fellow studying neural implants at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. But it's not easy to pick up and move a scientific career - let alone a life. Marianna Zhang was studying how children develop race and gender stereotypes as a postdoctoral fellow at New York University when her National Science Foundation grant was canceled. She said it felt like "America as a country was no longer interested in studying questions like mine." Still, she wasn't sure of her next move. "It's no easy solution, just fleeing and escaping to another country," she said. The recruitment programs range in ambition, from those trying to attract a dozen researchers to a single university to the continent-wide "Choose Europe" initiative. But it's unclear if the total amount of funding and new positions offered could match what's being shed in the US A global vacuum Even as universities and institutes think about recruiting talent from the US , there's more apprehension than glee at the funding cuts. "Science is a global endeavor," said Patrick Cramer, head of the Max Planck Society, noting that datasets and discoveries are often shared among international collaborators. One aim of recruitment drives is to "to help prevent the loss of talent to the global scientific community," he said. Researchers worldwide will suffer if collaborations are shut down and databases taken offline, scientists say. "The US was always an example, in both science and education," said Patrick Schultz, president of France's Institute of Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology. So the cuts and policies were "very frightening also for us because it was an example for the whole world."
Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Saatvik Green Energy Limited Certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2025-2026
VMPL Gurugram (Haryana) [India], May 22: Saatvik Green Energy Limited (SGEL), one of India's fastest growing module manufacturing companies, has been certified as a great workplace for the period April 2025 to April 2026, under the Mid-Size Organizations category, by the Great Place to Work®, India. The award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the company. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviours proven to deliver high revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. The certification is a result of an anonymous and confidential survey administered by the Great Place to Work® Institute, assessing employees' trust in management, pride in their work, and camaraderie with colleagues. Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work® said: "Great Place To Work® Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience. By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Saatvik Green Energy Limited stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees." According to Great Place To Work® research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company's profits and have a fair chance at promotion. About Saatvik Green Energy Limited Headquartered in Gurugram, SGEL is one of India's leading module manufacturers, in terms of operational solar PV module manufacturing capacity, with an operational capacity of approximately 3.80 GW modules as of February 28, 2025. The SGEL offers Mono PERC and N-TopCon modules,EPC services, and O & M capabilities. Its products cater to residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale segments with a focus on sustainability, reliability, and performance. Disclaimer: SAATVIK GREEN ENERGY LIMITED is proposing, subject to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, an initial public offering of its Equity Shares and has filed the DRHP with SEBI and Stock Exchanges on March 13, 2025. The DRHP is available on the websites of SEBI, BSE and NSE at and respectively, and on the websites of the Book Running Lead Managers i.e. DAM Capital Advisors Limited at Ambit Private Limited at and Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited at respectively and also at the website of the Company at investors should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and for details relating to such risk, see "Risk Factors" on page 54 of the DRHP. Potential investors should not rely on the DRHP for making any investment decisions. The Equity Shares offered in the Offer have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws in the United States, and unless so registered may not be offered or sold within the United States, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, such Equity Shares are being offered and sold (i) outside of the United States in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act and the applicable laws of the jurisdiction where those offers and sales occur; and (ii) within the United States to "qualified institutional buyers" (as defined in Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act), pursuant to the private placement exemption set out in Section 4(a) of the U.S. Securities Act. About Great Place to Work Certification Great Place To Work® Certification is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience - specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified. About Great Place To Work® As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List. Media Contact Vineet Kumar Dhiman, Saatvik Green Energy Limited | +91-9650043472 Ishank Garg, Adfactors PR | +91-9711035025 Supreet Ahuja, Adfactors PR | +91-9999202252
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
SmithRx Named to Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2025 List
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SmithRx, a modern pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) committed to transparency and a universal pass-through model, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The award is based largely on employee feedback from a confidential survey administered by a third-party organization, and measures employee sentiment on key issues including growth opportunities, benefits, company culture, and more. Founded in 2018, SmithRx has intentionally built a mission-driven and collaborative culture that drives employees to do their best work for clients and each other. Each SmithRx team member strongly believes in the company's mission of transforming U.S. healthcare and its transparent, universal pass-through model, which helps significantly lower pharmacy costs for employer clients. Paired with its innovative savings programs, SmithRx's approach to pharmacy benefits drives cost reduction for clients by an average of 30% or more. 'The people behind SmithRx have always been our secret sauce, with their contributions supporting our efforts to pioneer a smarter, fairer healthcare system in this country,' said Jake Frenz, Founder and CEO of SmithRx. 'It is our highest priority to empower our employees as they grow their careers, collaborate on complex problems, and find satisfaction in the work. We're so pleased that our team feels supported at SmithRx.' SmithRx has experienced extensive growth since its inception. The company brought its total customer base to over 4,000 clients in 2024, and achieved more than $200M in savings for clients with minimal member disruption. This momentum has required an expanded team as well; SmithRx has grown its headcount by 450% over the past three years. Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare awards program identifies and recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide. Modern Healthcare partners with Workforce Research Group on the assessment process, which includes an extensive employee survey. The complete list of this year's winners, in alphabetical order, is available at /bestplaceslist. 'Being recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in Healthcare is a powerful testament to how these organizations value their people,' said Dan Peres, President of Modern Healthcare. 'In a time of constant change and challenge, this year's winners have shown a deep commitment to creating environments where employees feel supported, heard, and inspired to do their best work. That kind of culture doesn't happen by accident — it's intentional, and it's worth celebrating.' About SmithRx SmithRx is a modern PBM dedicated to reducing the cost and complexity of pharmacy benefits. The company empowers organizations of all sizes to take control of their pharmacy spend with a radically transparent, universal pass-through model, innovative cost-saving programs, and intuitive technology. Unlike legacy PBMs, SmithRx eliminates hidden fees, passes through 100% of rebates and discounts, and provides real-time prescription pricing and detailed savings reports. This gives clients the insights they need to make informed decisions and achieve meaningful savings for both their business and their employees. Experience the difference transparency, trust, and fairness can make in building a more equitable healthcare system. Learn more at About Modern Healthcare
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Exact Sciences Earns 2025 Great Place To Work® Certification™
MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, announced today that it has been certified as a 2025 Great Place To Work® for the seventh consecutive year in the U.S., and for the first time in the U.K., Japan, Canada, France, Italy, Poland, and Germany. 'Exact Sciences is proud to be recognized as a Great Place To Work for the seventh year in a row—an honor that reflects the passion, integrity, and drive for innovation of our incredible team,' said Sarah Condella. The recognition is based on a confidential survey of employees around the world, offering an independent assessment of Exact Sciences' culture, work environment, and leadership. This year, 77% of employees called Exact Sciences a Great Place To Work – 20 points higher than the average U.S.-based company. Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation. 'Exact Sciences is proud to be recognized as a Great Place To Work for the seventh year in a row—an honor that reflects the passion, integrity, and drive for innovation of our incredible team,' said Sarah Condella, executive vice president of human resources at Exact Sciences. 'Our purpose of eradicating cancer guides everything we do, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered.' By achieving this distinction, Exact Sciences joins an elite group of organizations that have demonstrated exceptional workplace practices, a willingness to act on employee feedback, and a strong commitment to employee well-being. The anonymous feedback collected during certification focuses on factors known to impact the quality of an employee's experience, such as trust, pride, respect, and camaraderie. 'Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,' says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. 'By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Exact Sciences stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.' According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a certified great workplace and 15 times more likely to choose to work at a certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, to earn a fair share of the company's profits, and to have a fair chance at promotion. Exact Sciences is looking for talented people who are passionate about fighting cancer. For more information and to view a complete list of job openings, visit the company careers site. About Exact Sciences Corp. A leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, Exact Sciences gives patients and health care professionals the clarity needed to take life-changing action earlier. Building on the success of the Cologuard® and Oncotype® tests, Exact Sciences is investing in its pipeline to develop innovative solutions for use before, during, and after a cancer diagnosis. For more information, visit follow Exact Sciences on X (formerly known as Twitter) @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on LinkedIn and Facebook. NOTE: Exact Sciences and Cologuard are trademarks of Exact Sciences Corporation. Oncotype is a trademark of Genomic Health, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Exact Sciences. About Great Place To Work ® Certification™ Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive 'employer-of-choice' recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified. About Great Place To Work ® As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List. Learn more at and follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
BBC News
03-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Wheelie bins set for roll-out to nearly 6,000 homes in York
Almost 6,000 households in York will soon be able to put their rubbish out in wheelie bins for the first of York Council said it had begun writing to the 2,835 homes in the Micklegate and Heworth wards, ahead of the delivery of bins from 16 One of the Bags to Bins scheme, which will see people switch from using bin bags to dispose of waste, would be followed by deliveries to almost 2,800 homes in Clifton, Fishergate, Guildhall and Holgate in August, the council home is set to get a 180-litre grey wheelie bin as standard. Figures show about 2,000 of the city's 95,000 households would remain without bins following the roll-out, according to the Local Democracy Reporting business manager for environmental services, Rebecca Copley, said the council would consider sending bins to households not currently set to get them, if they could show collections would be said: "We're happy to reassess some homes, but there are some streets that are very unlikely to get a bin in the future."It comes as the council's Economy, Place, Access and Transport Committee was told the roll-out was set to get under way following delays earlier this Hoult, environmental services lead, told councillors competing budget priorities and issues with buying the bins had led to the delays. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
