Université de Montréal is fundraising for the recruitment of US researchers, reports La Presse. UMontréal vice-recteur désigné à la recherche et à l’innovation Vincent Poitout explained that the situation in the US has created an opportunity to restore Canada’s position as a leader in research. He added that while the US has long been a preferred location for internationally renowned researchers, the country is becoming less attractive. UMontréal is reportedly working to raise $25M to fund postdoctoral fellowships and support the recruitment of researchers around the world—including the US. To date, it has raised $12M. La Presse reports that other countries—such as France—are also beginning efforts to attract researchers from the US.
