Repair Obstacles to the Advancement of Research

A number of researchers new to BRIN saw an opportunity to conduct competitive research despite some critical notes. Meanwhile, many senior researchers feel that the research ecosystem is deteriorating.

KOMPAS/AHMAD ARIF

The Defense and Security Hangar (Hankam) at the Science and Technology Research Center (Puspiptek), Serpong, South Tangerang, which was previously a test site for unmanned aircraft structures and various aerospace research activities, was abandoned and deserted, Friday (5/8/2022) . Since joining the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), the MALE Kombatan Drone project has been hampered, as have other national strategic research programs.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The integration of research institutions under the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) with centralized management, budgets and human resources has triggered debates about the pros and cons of the move among researchers. Improvements are needed so that institutional integration does not hinder the advancement of research in Indonesia.

Kompas interviewed a number of BRIN researchers from various fields and positions to describe the situation they faced. The interviews covered the research ecosystem, funding and working mechanisms, which were summarized on Thursday (11/8/2022).