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bridges vol. 15, Sept 2007 / News from the Network: Austrian Researchers Abroad

by Stefan Eichberger

According to a study ordered by the Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology (bmvit), about 3,000 Austrians holding an MD or PhD are currently working in the US, quite a number as researchers. This “drain-value” is rather low compared to other European countries, but it’s the quality rather than the quantity that carries weight. A large number of these scientists do research at renowned US institutions where there’s high pressure competition – thus, they are among the best.

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Professor Guenther Bonn, speaking at the Austrian Science Talks 2006
That’s one reason why, since 2004, the bmvit has invited Austrian scientists in the US and Canada to annual gatherings on the east and west coasts, within the framework of brainpower austria. “We want to show that Austria is attractive as a research location. And we will have succeeded if those Austrians who did not plan on returning to Austria at first bring in their know-how through cooperations and visiting programs,” says Ingolf Schädler, deputy director general of the department for innovation at the bmvit, the department which is responsible for brainpower austria. What’s special about the events, taking place this year on October 13 in Los Angeles and October 20 in New York City, is that Austria approaches the scientists living in North America to inform them about developments in Austria and act as a voice for their concerns regarding Austria.

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