Japan to tackle low pay in bid to lure researchers fleeing Trump cuts

Government wants universities to attract 'top-level people' amid US brain drain

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U.S. research institutions like Harvard University have come under fire from President Donald Trump, causing some researchers to flee. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan seeks to overcome major hurdles like a lack of funding and relatively low pay for researchers in its 100 billion yen ($698 million) package to attract foreign talent.

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