National Research Foundation of Singapore keen to learn how Hungary retains its scientists

The Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) is keen to learn more about how Hungary attracts and retains its scientists. The foundation’s representatives are in Budapest accompanying Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam on his three-day state visit to Hungary, Channel News Asia reports.

The foundation’s representatives are in Budapest accompanying Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam on his three-day state visit to Hungary.

Dr Tan visited the Hungarian Academy of Sciences on Thursday. The academy, established in 1835, is the country’s most important and prestigious scientific institution. Hungary has produced 14 Nobel Laureates, and all of them are honorary members at the academy. In recent years, the country has faced challenges in attracting and retaining young scientists. Thus, it started a “homecoming” programme in 2009.

Professor Jozsef Palinkas, president of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, said: “The academy started a programme called the ‘Momentum Programme’ which is practically a homecoming programme for young scientists between the age of 30 and 45. They are getting roughly 1 million euros as a grant and they can use it as they like it.”

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