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BRIN Unveils 177 Policy Research Projects for 2026

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  • Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) will support national policy formulation with 177 research projects in 2026.
  • These topics were identified through a forum involving ministry secretaries-general to address their research needs.
  • BRIN is also strengthening sports research by establishing a Sports Research Organization and collaborating with universities.

Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is preparing 177 research topics to support the formulation of national policies in 2026. BRIN Head Arif Satria announced that these topics were compiled through a forum involving ministry secretaries-general, who identified their specific research needs.

In 2026, we have prepared 177 policy research topics. These topics were identified through a forum involving all ministry secretaries-general, who conveyed their research needs. As a result, the policy research we conduct is based on the needs of the ministries.

— Arif SatriaBRIN Head Arif Satria explained the origin and purpose of the 177 research topics.

"In 2026, we have prepared 177 policy research topics. These topics were identified through a forum involving all ministry secretaries-general, who conveyed their research needs," Satria said in a press release. He added that the policy research conducted by BRIN is based on the needs of the ministries.

Satria noted that while ministries propose research priorities, they may not always address fundamental issues. To ensure broader relevance, BRIN is also seeking input from the House of Representatives' Commission X to align research with public needs. Additionally, BRIN is enhancing sports research by establishing a Sports Research Organization and fostering collaborations with universities, aiming for science-based national sports development.

BRIN is currently establishing a Sports Research Organization, which will be strengthened through Research Collaboration Centers with universities. This will help ensure that the future development of sports in Indonesia is based on science.

— Arif SatriaArif Satria highlighted BRIN's efforts to advance sports research.

Hetifah Sjaifudian, Chairperson of the House of Representatives' Commission X, praised BRIN's commitment to evidence-based policymaking. She expressed hope that BRIN would continue to serve as the nation's primary reference for policies rooted in research, innovation, and data, acting as a vital think tank for the legislature, ministries, and other government institutions.

Our aspiration for BRIN is to be a think tank not only for the legislature but also for various ministries and other government institutions.

— Hetifah SjaifudianChairperson of the House of Representatives' Commission X, Hetifah Sjaifudian, described BRIN's role.
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