BRIN-Fulbright US Scholar Research Award

Award Activity

The BRIN-Fulbright US Scholar Research Award provides American scholars with opportunities to conduct research in a variety of fields in Indonesia. The award is a collaboration between the Indonesian government’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and AMINEF, the Fulbright Commission in Indonesia, under an MoU signed by the two in March 2024.

The American scholars will affiliate and collaborate with researchers at BRIN. The research projects may focus on scientific, historical, or contemporary topics in Indonesia, or may be comparative across countries, and may involve archival, field, or lab research.

In addition to the actual research, BRIN-Fulbright awardees may be asked to give public talks, train Indonesian research team members, help BRIN’s research centers to develop or strengthen research programs, engage with the academic community at BRIN or universities, or undertake other scholarly activities.

BRIN-Fulbright US Scholar Research awardees will be chosen after a merit-based selection process involving (a) peer review committees convened by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in the US, and (b) a committee comprised of staff appointed by BRIN and AMINEF.

Locations

The research can be conducted anywhere in Indonesia, dependent on Indonesian government policies. Certain areas of the country, such as the Mountain Province of Papua, may be restricted under those policies.

Researchers must be affiliated with one of the research organizations in BRIN. The list of BRIN’s research organizations can be found in their website: BRIN – Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Award Length and Period

The grant is for a minimum of five and a maximum of ten months of research.

Research grants can begin anytime from September 2025 through May 2026, conditional upon receipt of a research permit and visa approval by the Indonesian government.

Grants may include support for immediate family dependents (see Award Benefits below). Scholars accompanied by school-age children during the grant period need to be flexible with the starting date of their grant, since that date may not always coincide with the beginning of the school year in Indonesia.

Applications Deadline

Applications should be submitted by September 16, 2024

Areas of Interest

The award is opened to all fields of study.

Special Features

Additional funding will be available to BRIN-Fulbright US Scholars, as follows.

• Domestic Travel Program
  Funding for academic-related travel (up to three trips) within Indonesia will be available. Each trip must have scholarly focus, such as visiting an academic institution, and must include lectures or other scholarly programs. Each trip and scholarly program must be approved by BRIN and AMINEF prior to travel. Staff of BRIN or AMINEF can assist with contacts at other institutions.
• Host Engagement Project
  BRIN-Fulbright U.S. Scholars are also encouraged to carry out engagement projects with BRIN through its various institutes, organizations, and research centers during their grant period. These projects need to be approved by BRIN and AMINEF.
• Additional Research Support
  BRIN-Fulbright U.S. Scholars can also apply for additional research support and use the funds to cover research expenses such as research assistants, equipment, transportation, etc.
• Support for Research Counterparts
  The BRIN-Fulbright award may also provide funding for an Indonesian research counterpart at BRIN to collaborate actively in any field research.

Award Requirements

All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).

How to Apply 

Please visit the US Scholar Fulbright Program page for award details, including award requirements, award benefits, country/area overview and how to apply online. 

Contact

Additional questions may be directed to Outreach and Recruitment Specialist, Jaclyn Assarian at eastasiapacific@iie.org