The moment you say research is underfunded, you imply that there are more applicants than positions. This means that if some of the positions are vacated, they will surely be filled before long. There are other reasons why nothing will change for a while.
1. The repatriates will raise the global bar of education quality
2. vacant research positions will drive other deserving students to fill them, i.e. people who just barely lost the admission will get a chance
3. there are countries other than China and India that have potential students
In fact, US has the least of worries. Australia is facing the real shit, what with Indian students shunning the outback option because of the recent racist attacks.
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The moment you say research is underfunded, you imply that there are more applicants than positions. This means that if some of the positions are vacated, they will surely be filled before long. There are other reasons why nothing will change for a while. 1. The repatriates will raise the global bar of education quality 2. vacant research positions will drive other deserving students to fill them, i.e. people who just barely lost the admission will get a chance 3. there are countries other than China and India that have potential students In fact, US has the least of worries. Australia is facing the real shit, what with Indian students shunning the outback option because of the recent racist attacks.