BRIN Prepares Three Main Programs to Improve Marine Research
- U-Report
VIVA – Head of the National Research and Innovation (BRIN), Laksana Tri Handoko said that the agency has prepared three main programs for the development of the research and innovation ecosystem of the Indonesian marine sector, with various global partners including Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) member countries, especially those in the Western Pacific region (WESTPAC-IOC). stated.
"We want to cooperate in marine research because Indonesia is a large archipelago. Unfortunately, we still lack marine exploration, marine observation, and utilization of maritime biodiversity," Handoko said during the opening of the 14th Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific, on Tuesday.
Therefore, not only continues the existing cooperation, but we also want to develop other programs in the future, he added.
Handoko also said that in general BRIN has developed three main programs to improve the situation and ecosystem related to research and innovation in Indonesia, including marine research.
Kepala BRIN Laksana Tri Handoko
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First, BRIN has rebuilt research facilities and laboratories including conducting several revitalizations. One of them is the research center for the Integrated Laboratory for Oceanographic Research (Laterio) in Ancol.
“It is expected that by the end of 2024, BRIN will have two new research facilities,” Handoko said.
Second, the agency has released a researcher mobility program, "We have eight schemes ranging from research assistantships for university students, postdoctoral and visiting fellowships that are open to anyone. That is, regardless of their nationality. I think this is also open to all of you and researchers in your respective countries," he explained.
Another program BRIN has launched is nine funding schemes including the Hari Layar scheme which allows researchers to conduct marine research using our research facilities.
"In addition, there is also research funding (grants) for clinical trials, which can be used for example, after developing new medicines using marine biodiversity, we can fund the clinical trials," Handoko informed.
BRIN also supports funding for expeditions and explorations, both maritime and terrestrial. Then, it opens up opportunities for neighboring countries and global partners to develop research collaboration centers, in collaboration with local universities that become new platforms in depth.
