Brian Mikkelsen, chief govt officer at The Danish Chamber of Commerce, has issued a direct invitation to American researchers, encouraging them to contemplate alternatives in Denmark as issues over science funding and political instability develop in the US.
In a LinkedIn post, Mikkelsen says, “To all of the sensible researchers within the US feeling unsure proper now: Denmark is open – and we want you!”
Mikkelsen highlights rising issues amongst Danish organizations over the way forward for science in the US. “Throughout the Atlantic, we’re watching with concern as politics begins to overshadow science,” he says. “Within the US, too many proficient researchers in tech, well being, pure sciences and IT are dropping their jobs and funds are being held again – not due to lack of ability, however as a result of science is not being prioritized.”
Quick-track initiative proposed for relocating researchers
To deal with this, The Danish Chamber of Commerce and The Danish Society of Engineers (IDA) are proposing a fast-track program aimed toward bringing as much as 200 U.S. researchers to Denmark over the following three years. Based on Mikkelsen, the initiative is designed to maneuver shortly, offering stability for researchers and strengthening Denmark’s analysis ecosystem.
“And sure, we’re dashing issues up. As a result of science mustn’t have to attend for politics to relax,” Mikkelsen says.
The proposal contains researchers from fields equivalent to quantum know-how, robotics, local weather options, and well being know-how and different areas the place Denmark has established college and personal sector partnerships.
Emphasizing stability and scientific integrity
Mikkelsen positions Denmark in its place for these in search of an setting that values evidence-based analysis. “In Denmark, we worth science. We consider in info. And we’re pleased with our sturdy analysis environments – from universities to personal corporations – engaged on all the things from quantum know-how and robotics to local weather options and well being tech,” he says.
The outreach, promoted each on LinkedIn and on Danish nationwide tv, highlights Denmark’s efforts to draw worldwide expertise amid shifting international analysis dynamics.
Mikkelsen concludes, “In case you are a researcher in search of stability, respect on your work, and the prospect to make an actual affect in a spot the place info nonetheless matter. We’d love to listen to from you right here in Denmark.”
