A homesick PhD student grapples with feelings of longing for their family and community while contemplating career opportunities in Finland versus their native southeast Asia. The dilemma reflects a broader issue faced by many international students from lower-income countries studying in affluent nations. Three researchers, who successfully navigated this choice, emphasize the significance of returning home to foster local scientific capacity, while also maintaining international networks for career advancement, addressing a critical need for research and mentorship in their communities.
Dimas Dwi Laksmana reflects on the power imbalance in academic research, emphasizing how scientists from wealthy countries often overlook the local contexts of their findings.
The Nature Careers team underscores the importance for returning scientists to build local research capacity and mentor early-career scientists in their home countries.
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