Jakarta, Jan. 15 -- President Prabowo Subianto increased the research funding ceiling to Rp12 trillion (US$690 million) from the previous budget of Rp8 trillion (US$460,5 million) in 2026.

Speaking before 1,200 professors, deans, and rectors from universities across the country on Thursday, Prabowo said the additional funding is expected to strengthen university research activities, including collaborative projects with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).

"During the meeting, the president outlined several issues and agreed to provide additional funding for research," Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said at a press conference following the 2026 Presidential Briefing with Rectors and Leaders of State and Private...