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Iran's Olympiad paradox: top scientific talent leaves abroad
Original: Iran’s Olympiad paradox: Building scientific talent for a future abroad
Iran's science olympiad system trains some of the world's brightest students in physics and mathematics, yet many medalists ultimately emigrate for better opportunities abroad. The pattern highlights a gap between the country's investment in elite scientific education and its ability to retain that talent, raising questions about brain drain from Iran's universities and research institutions.
Why now: Brain drain among Iran's olympiad medalists remains a persistent and debated policy problem.
Evidence
- Iran’s Olympiad paradox: Building scientific talent for a future abroad · Iran International
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