Maximizing the Scientific ROI from International PhDs | Institute for Progress

Scientific grants should be awarded on the basis of merit, not nationality.

Content Executive summary Introduction Overview of funding programs and expanding international eligibility Funding opportunities are limited to US citizens and LPRs Recommendations Recommendation 1: Expand postdoc and fellowship eligibility to include temporary visa holders. Recommendation 2: Waive the home residency requirement for J-1 holders with research funded by a federal agency. Executive summary The NIH and NSF invest billions each year to train scientists — graduate students and postdocs — through fellowships and grants. However, the effectiveness of these funds is not fully realized

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• Jennifer Tsai
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