# The Talent Race: Why Researchers Choose Countries

The Talent Race: Why Researchers Choose Countries at Falling Walls Science House, Saturday 7 November 2026, 12:00.

- Venue: Falling Walls Science House, Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin
- Go to page: https://falling-walls.com/programme/talent-race-why-researchers-choose-countries

A hybrid event featuring a round-table discussion on why researchers choose one country over another. It is hosted by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation as part of Falling Walls. Topics include academic freedom, career prospects, institutional culture and practical support as factors shaping where scientists build their careers. A look across Europe aims to identify the policies and institutional reforms that turn international ambition into long-term scientific strength.

## Dates

- Saturday 7 November 12:00 — Falling Walls Science House

Written by a model, sources: [falling-walls.com](https://falling-walls.com/programme/talent-race-why-researchers-choose-countries)

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