The growing number of US scientists moving to Spain: ‘My colleagues are having a very hard time’.
23 February 2026
Spain’s Ministry of Science and the State Research Agency (AEI) have announced that more than 254 researchers from around the world applied to the Atrae program, an initiative to attract established talent of recognised international prestige to Spain.
Of these, 33.5% were from researchers based in the U.S.
Of these, 33.5% were from researchers based in the U.S.