Multiple French educational institutes have announced they will accept American scientists who have become unable to continue their studies under the belt-tightening policies of US President Donald Trump.



The Trump administration has been cutting budgets and staff at US government research institutions, in areas such as the environment and medicine.



At the US space agency NASA, the office of the chief climate scientist was abolished, causing alarm among researchers.



Universities and institutes of higher education in France said this month that they will welcome scientists whose research has become a target for criticism or has been suspended.



Centrale Supelec, one of France's most prestigious engineering schools, announced last Wednesday that it will earmark 3 million euros, or about 3.2 million dollars, from its funds to accept researchers.



Specifically, it will provide scientists from US institutions that study decarbonization and other technologies with a budget and equipment to continue their research in France.



Centrale Supelec Managing Director Romain Soubeyran described the campaign as a "win-win situation."



He said that the freedom of researchers is a cardinal value for France, and that they want to support their American colleagues and show their solidarity.



Another French university says it has already received more than 60 applications, and is set to start interviews.



Such moves have also occurred in neighboring Belgium, where a university has announced a similar invitation plan.