JAKARTA - The Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Mendikti Saintek) Brian Yuliarto explained that the additional budget of Rp. 4 trillion for research provided by President Prabowo Subianto is intended for applied research.

This was conveyed by Brian Yuliarto after attending the Presidential Briefing with the Rector and the Heads of State and Private Universities for 2026, on Thursday, January 15.

Previously, the research funds that had been budgeted reached Rp8 trillion which then increased to Rp12 trillion.

Brian Yuliarto also explained that Danantara would be involved in determining the sectors that must immediately conduct applied research.


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