University of Tehran Iranian Journal of Public Policy 2538-5577 10 2 2024 06 21 Architectural Model of Network Participation of Scientific Elites in Science and Technology Policymaking in Iran Architectural Model of Network Participation of Scientific Elites in Science and Technology Policymaking in Iran 9 25 98272 10.22059/jppolicy.2024.98272 FA Ali Ferdosi Jahromi Phd. Student of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran 0009-0003-1154-0395 Davood Hosseinpour Associate Professor of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2024 08 27  This research presents a model for designing the architecture and structure of participation of scientific elites in science and technology policy-making. To achieve this model, an interpretive approach using content analysis method has been employed. Based on the analyses conducted and the scientific elite's context in our country, it is concluded that this network should be layered and segmented. These layers and segments should be connected at various points. Formality and flexibility differ across different regions of the network, and communication tools and mechanisms are based on this formality and required functions. Based on another characteristic of the scientific elite context, depth, breadth, and quality of participation in the network should be controlled, and ultimately, achieving the network's goals requires discourse-building and understanding among its various components.  This research presents a model for designing the architecture and structure of participation of scientific elites in science and technology policy-making. To achieve this model, an interpretive approach using content analysis method has been employed. Based on the analyses conducted and the scientific elite's context in our country, it is concluded that this network should be layered and segmented. These layers and segments should be connected at various points. Formality and flexibility differ across different regions of the network, and communication tools and mechanisms are based on this formality and required functions. Based on another characteristic of the scientific elite context, depth, breadth, and quality of participation in the network should be controlled, and ultimately, achieving the network's goals requires discourse-building and understanding among its various components. https://jppolicy.ut.ac.ir/article_98272_ce51d88407068edf8b3f03f9146e0788.pdf