New Delhi, April 17 -- Aix-Marseille University in France has been inundated with applications from US-based researchers after launching its pioneering 'Safe Place for Science' programme, designed to offer a haven for academics facing mounting constraints on academic freedom and research funding in the United States.

Nearly 300 researchers have applied for the scheme, which promises three years of funding, access to cutting-edge facilities, and full integration into the university's vibrant scientific community.

The 'Safe Place for Science' initiative, backed by up to €15 million from the AMIDEX foundation and supported by leading French research institutions, aims to welcome around 15 scholars specialising in fields such as clima...