Brazil should prioritize young scientists at home | Science

On 16 April, Brazil’s National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) launched the Brazilian Talent Repatriation Program (BTRP) (1), a 5-year, US$194 million initiative aimed at attracting Brazilian researchers based abroad back to Brazilian universities, research centers, and private sector research. The package includes well-paid scholarships, research aid, and health and retirement contributions (1, 2). However, the BTRP plan will likely exacerbate the present high unemployment rates (3, 4) among Brazil’s scientists. On 16 April, Brazil’s National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) launched the Brazilian Talent Repatriation Program (BTRP) (1), a 5-year, US$194 million initiative aimed at attracting Brazilian researchers based abroad back to Brazilian universities, research centers, and private sector research. The package includes well-paid scholarships, research aid, and health and retirement contributions (1, 2). However, the BTRP plan will likely exacerbate the present high unemployment rates (3, 4) among Brazil’s scientists.  Science