A: Hey there! Have you heard the exciting news?
B: No, what's up?

A: Well, University of Osaka in Japan is opening its doors to about 100 US-based researchers, regardless of nationality!
B: Wait, really? Why is that?

A: Because things have been tough for them under President Trump's administration. His policies have even banned Harvard from enrolling international students!
B: Oh no, that's harsh...

A: Exactly! So, the University of Osaka is stepping in. They've set aside a budget of about 4 to 7 million dollars for this program.
B: That's quite a bit, huh? What do they want from these researchers?

A: Well, it's for postdoctoral researchers who have faced funding cuts or dismissals since Trump took office. They'll be working at the Graduate School of Medicine for a year. No restrictions on their field of expertise!
B: That's amazing! But what if they don't know Japanese?

A: Don't worry, they'll be placed in suitable laboratories based on their preferences. And Dean Ishii is hopeful that this will help the university and science in Japan advance!
B: Wow, sounds like a great opportunity for them! What about international students facing issues in the US?

A: Good question! The University of Osaka is also thinking about helping them out. They might offer tuition waivers and assistance with travel-related procedures.
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The University of Osaka in western Japan has announced that it will accept up to about 100 US-based researchers, regardless of nationality. The move comes in response to restrictive academic policies under President Donald Trump's administration.



The administration's measures include banning Harvard University from enrolling international students.



The University of Osaka announced the plan on Wednesday, saying it will allocate a budget of about 4 to 7 million dollars for the program.



The university provided details at a news conference on Thursday. It said it will begin accepting applications within three months. Eligible candidates are postdoctoral researchers working at US universities who have faced research funding cuts or dismissal since the start of the Trump administration.



They will be employed at the university's Graduate School of Medicine for one year. There will be no restrictions on the field of expertise. The school will assign them to suitable laboratories based on their preferences.



Dean Ishii Masaru of the graduate school expressed hope that recruiting talented researchers from different countries will contribute to the advancement of the university and science in Japan.



The University of Osaka is also considering measures to assist international students who now face difficulties continuing their studies in the US. The support may include tuition waivers and assistance with travel-related procedures.