Canada did this in 2017 with their Canada 150 Chairs. The U.S. lost some phenomenal scientists to that recruitment effort.
https://www.canada150.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx
https://www.canada150.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx
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