IPB University Launches 2026 Flagship Research Program, Allocates Rp8,5 Billion to Drive Impactful Innovation
IPB University has officially launched the 2026 Flagship Research Program (RUI). The event, held online on Thursday (2/26) in the form of a launching session and call for proposal socialization, was attended by vice rectors, deans, lecturers, and researchers within IPB University.
The program carries a total funding allocation of Rp8,5 billion sourced from community funds. It reflects IPB University’s commitment to strengthening an excellent and impactful research ecosystem.
In his opening remarks, IPB University Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Agromaritime Development, Prof Ernan Rustiadi, emphasized the importance of research directions that are responsive to global challenges.
“This funding has increased by 100 percent compared to the previous year. This year, in line with the Rector’s directive, we want research at IPB to not only focus on publications but also generate impact. Therefore, we will facilitate researchers through workshops,” he stated.
IPB University Rector Dr Alim Setiawan, in his remarks while officially opening the event, conveyed that research is the heart of the university’s tridharma.
“Data show a steady increase in the number of research projects at IPB each year. However, we still need to encourage interdisciplinary and widely impactful research. The 2026 IPB Flagship Research Program serves as a strategic milestone to enhance the quality and international reputation of our research,” he affirmed.
An overview of the program was delivered by the Director of Research and Innovation at IPB University, Prof Sugeng Heri Suseno. He explained that this year’s research schemes are more focused and structured.
“We present various schemes, including the IPB Flagship Research prioritizing fields such as omics, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and frontier research targeting publications in Nature and Science journals. There are also Regular and Advance Young Lecturer schemes to nurture early career researchers,” Prof Sugeng explained.
He added that the Rp8,5 billion funding is allocated to support high quality research outputs.
Technical details of the program were presented by the Assistant Director for Basic and Applied Research at IPB University, Dr Eng Obie Farobie. He outlined the eligibility requirements, funding amounts, and mandatory outputs for each scheme.
“For the RUI scheme, the principal investigator must have a track record of publications in reputable journals and produce at least one Q1 publication. Meanwhile, the frontier research scheme provides funding of up to Rp200 million per project, targeting publication in Nature or Science,” he explained. He also highlighted the importance of multidisciplinary and international collaboration.
Through this launch, IPB University expects to generate flagship research that is not only academically excellent but also delivers tangible benefits to society and supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs. Lecturers and researchers are encouraged to prepare their best proposals and maximize this opportunity. (MW) (IAAS/CAA)
