Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), through the Directorate of Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Science and Technology Parks (Dit. IPBKST), extends its congratulations and appreciation to the USU faculty members who have successfully secured funding under the HILIRISET 2026 – International Research Partnership Scheme.
This funding serves as a form of support for strengthening research activities carried out through international partnerships, while also promoting improvements in research quality, innovation development, and the utilization of research results to achieve a broader impact.
The USU faculty members who successfully secured funding under the HILIRISET 2026 International Research Partnership Scheme are:
- Prof. Dr. Arida Susilowati, S.Hut., M.Si.
2. Dr. Irwana Nainggolan, M.Sc.
3. Siti Utari Rahayu, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D.
The success of these grant recipients is a source of pride and demonstrates the commitment of the USU academic community to advancing high-quality, collaboration-oriented research. These international partnerships are expected to foster the exchange of knowledge, experience, and technology, as well as expand research networks, thereby strengthening USU’s position in the advancement of research and innovation.
Through funding support from HILIRISET 2026, it is hoped that research outcomes will not stop at the stage of publication and knowledge development, but will be directed toward utilization and commercialization that generate added value. In this way, the research conducted can contribute to solving various problems and support the needs of the community and sustainable development.
The IPBKST Directorate at USU remains committed to fostering a productive research and innovation ecosystem by strengthening collaboration, building researchers’ capacity, and accelerating the commercialization of research outcomes. Support for research funding programs is a crucial component in enabling research that generates innovation and delivers tangible impact.
With the acquisition of this HILIRISET 2026 funding, it is hoped that the recipients will be able to carry out their research activities optimally and produce outcomes that support the advancement of science, innovation, and sustainable development.
Congratulations to the recipients of the HILIRISET 2026 grants. May this achievement serve as a strategic step toward strengthening international collaboration, generating impactful innovations, and leading the University of North Sumatra toward sustainable excellence.
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