BRIN Launches Internship Program to Cultivate Future Researchers and Innovators

Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has opened its doors to aspiring academics with a new internship program for the 2026/2027 academic year. Registration commenced on July 2, 2026, offering students a chance to immerse themselves in the world of research and innovation.

Ajeng Arum Sari, Director of Talent Management at BRIN, described the program as a strategic initiative to nurture exceptional human resources in research and innovation. "Research talent begins with students," Sari stated, expressing hope that interns would develop a passion for research and become world-class researchers. The program is designed to attract students eager to make a significant impact on the global stage.

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Research talent begins with students. We hope that participants in the internship program have a passion for research and will become outstanding researchers who can make a mark on the world stage.

The internship program offers two distinct pathways. The first is a research and non-research internship for diploma 4 or undergraduate students, spanning one semester or six months. The second is a final project research internship, open to diploma 4, undergraduate, master's, or doctoral students, with durations tailored to specific research needs. This latter program is available year-round, with selections occurring quarterly.

Interns will benefit from direct mentorship by BRIN researchers and access to the agency's extensive research facilities. Sari assured potential participants that research needs, including funding and facilities, would be managed by their supervisors. The program also offers academic credit, with the six-month internship potentially equating to 20 credit units for undergraduate students.

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Participants do not need to worry about research needs because the funding and research facilities are the responsibility of the supervisors.