Throughout 2025, IPB University recorded a significant surge in research performance. IPB University achieved 1.709 research titles with a total funding of Rp836 billion.
IPB’s research achievements are not only evident in the number of titles and the amount of funding, but also in their impact on society. In the field of food security, IPB University has produced 145 superior varieties of various commodities, such as rice, chili, papaya, banana, melon, and mangosteen. Among the notable varieties are IPB 3S and IPB 9G rice varieties, which are known to be productive and adaptive to various land conditions.
In waste based innovation and circular economy, IPB University has developed bulletproof vests made from palm oil waste fibers. Meanwhile, in the field of health and herbal medicine, a number of downstream products have been utilized by the community, such as Bioluric as a herbal medicine to reduce uric acid and Cajuputs® Candy based on eucalyptus oil.
“IPB ensures that every research has a real impact through an approach based on output, outcome, and impact,” said Assistant Director of Basic and Applied Research, Directorate of Research and Innovation, IPB University, Dr Eng Obie Farobie.
The mechanisms applied include measuring the level of technology readiness (TKT), presenting and curating innovators to assess economic and social potential, selecting the best innovations through the IPB Innovation Launching, and integrating with downstream and incubation programs, including intellectual property rights protection and certification testing.
The research achievements in 2025, said Dr Obie, were achieved thanks to the IPB University research ecosystem, which he considered to be mature and running systematically.
“The research culture at IPB is not just an administrative obligation, but has become part of the institution’s identity. Lecturers and researchers are accustomed to compiling competitive proposals every year and collaborating across disciplines,” he said.
A proactive strategy is also carried out through socialization and roadshows of various funding schemes to faculties, schools, and study centers so that researchers are responsive to funding opportunities. In addition, the Proposal Clinic is available as a means of internal review before submission, as well as substance and budget assistance.
Another factor is the alignment of research topics with national and global priorities, such as food and energy security, health, digital technology, bioeconomy and circular economy, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the downstreaming agenda.
“This alignment increases the approval rate because the proposals address national strategic needs,” said Dr Obie.
In addition, strengthening research management also supports these achievements. IPB University, he said, continues to strengthen governance through a performance based monitoring and evaluation system, clear quantitative and qualitative targets, and responsive administrative support.
Large amounts of funding have also been obtained through multi-institutional collaborations and consortiums, international cooperation, partnerships with industry, and local governments.
“To increase the number of research projects and total funding, IPB University implements a structured strategy from upstream to downstream. One of them is through the gradual and tiered development of young lecturers through the Regular Young Lecturer Scheme and the Advance Young Lecturer Scheme,” he explained.
He added that IPB University also provides a fundamental research scheme as internal funding for lecturers who have not yet obtained external funding. This scheme serves as a starter fund to build a research track record.
“Looking ahead, IPB is directing research toward national and global strategic agendas while maintaining its strengths in agromaritime fields. Expansion is also being pursued in omics science, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and social humanities to address future challenges,” he concluded. (dh) (IAAS/KQA)
