Researchers in the US much more likely to consider moving abroad

Researchers in the US are significantly more likely than their counterparts worldwide to consider moving abroad in the next two years to further their career, according to new analysis from Elsevier. The report, which reflects survey responses from more than 3000 researchers across the globe, reveals that 40% of those in the US are contemplating moving to another country, compared with 29% globally. This figure for US researchers represents a 16 percentage point increase compared with three years ago.