Jakarta, June 2 -- Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, informed that lecturers teaching at universities located in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) areas are being prioritized for doctoral scholarships.

"Of course, we prioritize and give special attention to lecturers from 3T regions," he stressed in Jakarta on Monday.

Yuliarto said that his ministry is offering a "degree by research" program, under which the doctoral study is conducted through research. This method allows lecturers to remain in their current positions while pursuing their studies.

"We've discussed with many university rectors, making it possible to implement what is called a degree by research. So, under this doctoral pro...